NNA Remote Online Notarization & Digital Practices 2

Question 1

What is a notary's 'electronic journal' in the context of RON?

Accepted Answer

A secure digital record of all notarial acts performed, including signer identification details and session information

Answer

The electronic journal is a tamper-evident digital log documenting each RON session's details including date, time, type of act, signer identification information, and document description.

Question 2

What should a notary do if the audio-video connection drops during a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Stop the notarization process and reconnect; do not complete the act without continuous audio-video communication

Answer

Continuous audio-video communication is a fundamental requirement of RON. If the connection is lost, the notarization must be paused and the session reconnected before proceeding.

Question 3

What is 'credential analysis' in the RON identity verification process?

Accepted Answer

Automated examination of a government-issued ID to verify its authenticity and match it to the signer

Answer

Credential analysis uses technology to examine a signer's government-issued ID, checking security features, comparing the photo to the live video feed, and verifying the document's authenticity.

Question 4

How many knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions must a signer typically answer correctly for RON identity verification?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 out of 5 questions within a limited time

Answer

Most state RON laws and industry standards require signers to correctly answer at least 4 out of 5 KBA questions within a set time limit (typically 2 minutes) to verify their identity.

Question 5

What is a tamper-evident seal in electronic notarization?

Accepted Answer

A digital mechanism that reveals if any changes are made to the document after the notary has signed and sealed it

Answer

A tamper-evident seal uses digital certificate technology to lock the document after notarization. Any subsequent changes invalidate the seal, alerting viewers that the document has been altered.

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NNA Remote Online Notarization & Digital Practices 2