NV Notary - Nevada Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Nevada electronic notary must create an audio-visual recording of every remote online notarization (RON). For how long must the notary retain this recording?

Accepted Answer

For a minimum of 10 years after the date of the notarization.

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For the duration of the notary's current commission.

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For exactly 5 years, after which it must be securely destroyed.

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Indefinitely, or until the notary resigns their commission.

Question 2

During a remote online notarization for a signer not personally known to the notary, Nevada law requires a multi-step, technology-based identity verification process. This process includes credential analysis and what other required component?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA).

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A live interview with a credible witness who is also on the call.

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The signer emailing a copy of their Social Security card to the notary.

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A sworn affidavit of identity signed by the individual's employer.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the physical location of the notary and the signer during a remote online notarization authorized under Nevada law?

Accepted Answer

The notary must be physically located in Nevada, but the signer can be located anywhere in the world.

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Both the notary and the signer must be physically located within Nevada.

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The signer must be physically located in Nevada, but the notary can perform the act from any U.S. state.

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As long as the notary holds a Nevada commission, both parties can be physically located anywhere.

Question 4

A Nevada electronic notary's electronic seal must contain the same information as a traditional rubber stamp. What additional action must happen to an electronic document after the notary's electronic seal and signature are applied to complete a RON?

Accepted Answer

The document must be rendered tamper-evident.

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The document must be printed and a wet signature must be added.

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A copy of the document must be immediately emailed to the Secretary of State.

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The notary must mail an embossed version of their seal to the signer.

Question 5

For a remote online notarization in Nevada, which of the following is a required entry in the notary's electronic journal that is NOT required for a standard, in-person paper notarization?

Accepted Answer

A notation indicating that the notarial act was performed using audio-video communication.

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The fee charged for the notarial act.

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The title of the document being notarized.

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The date and time of the notarization.

Question 6

An individual is registering to become an electronic notary public in Nevada. Which of the following is a mandatory prerequisite for this registration?

Accepted Answer

Holding an active commission as a traditional Nevada Notary Public.

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Having at least five years of experience as a traditional notary.

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Passing a criminal background check specifically for electronic notarization.

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Being a certified computer technician.