Notary Public Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Question 1

What technology distinguishes Remote Online Notarization (RON) from traditional in-person notarization?

Accepted Answer

Audio-visual communication technology allowing real-time, two-way interaction between notary and signer

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A fax machine used to transmit signed documents to the notary

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A telephone call in which the signer reads the document aloud

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An email exchange containing scanned copies of identification

Question 2

In a Remote Online Notarization session, which identity verification method is typically required in addition to visual inspection over video?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions and/or credential analysis of a government-issued ID

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The signer emails a photocopy of their driver's license

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The signer provides their Social Security number verbally

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A physical witness must be present with the signer

Question 3

For a Remote Online Notarization to be valid, where must the notary be physically located at the time of the session?

Accepted Answer

In the state where they are commissioned and where RON is legally authorized

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In the same state as the signer

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Anywhere in the world, as long as they have a reliable internet connection

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At an office of a licensed RON platform provider

Question 4

What is the purpose of tamper-evident technology attached to an electronically notarized document?

Accepted Answer

It alerts any recipient if the document's content has been altered after the notary applied their electronic seal

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It prevents the signer from printing extra copies of the document

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It automatically submits the document to the county recorder

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It encrypts the document so only the notary can open it after signing

Question 5

Which of the following documents is most commonly EXCLUDED from Remote Online Notarization in states that permit RON?

Accepted Answer

Wills and testamentary documents

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Affidavits and sworn statements

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Powers of attorney for financial decisions

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Real estate purchase and sale agreements

Question 6

Which federal law provides the overarching legal framework supporting the validity of electronic signatures used in electronic and remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act)

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)