OH Notary - Ohio Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Ohio online notary public is required to create and maintain a complete audio-video recording of each remote online notarization.
According to the Ohio Revised Code, for what minimum period must this recording be retained after the date of the notarization?

Accepted Answer

Ten years

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Three years

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Five years

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Seven years

Question 2

When identifying a signer for a Remote Online Notarization, an Ohio notary does not have personal knowledge of the individual. Which of the following combinations of actions is required?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government-issued ID and identity proofing (such as KBA).

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Remote presentation of an ID and answering knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions.

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Video confirmation of the signer's identity by a single credible witness.

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The signer verbally stating their driver's license number and date of birth.

Question 3

An Ohio-authorized online notary is preparing to perform a RON for three signers on a single document. Signer A is in Cleveland, OH; Signer B is vacationing in Orlando, FL; and Signer C is on a business trip in London, UK. Which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?

Accepted Answer

The notarization can be performed, provided the notary is physically located in Ohio and the transaction meets specific requirements for international signers.

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The notarization is not possible because all signers must be located within the United States.

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The notarization can only be performed if the notary travels to the location of one of the signers.

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The notarization is prohibited because more than one signer is located outside of Ohio.

Question 4

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for an Ohio online notary's electronic journal that is NOT required for a traditional notary's recommended paper journal?

Accepted Answer

A description of the online notarization system used.

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The fee charged for the notarial service.

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The signature of each person for whom the act is performed.

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The date and time of the notarial act.

Question 5

An Ohio online notary's employment with a law firm ends. The notary performed numerous RONs for the firm's clients, and all electronic journals and recordings were stored on the firm's servers. What is the notary's legal obligation regarding these notarial records?

Accepted Answer

The notary must ensure the records are transmitted to the Secretary of State or an approved repository, as the notary retains control and responsibility.

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The notary must leave the records with the employer, as they are property of the firm.

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The employer is required by law to retain the records for the mandated 10-year period.

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The notary and employer can agree to delete the records after the notary's departure to protect client privacy.

Question 6

Regarding the technology used for Remote Online Notarization in Ohio, the audio-video communication system must be capable of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Being secure from unauthorized interception and allowing for a complete recording of the session.

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Storing the signer's answers to knowledge-based authentication questions for the notary to review.

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Allowing the notary to pause the recording during the identity verification phase.

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Functioning with only a one-way video feed if the audio is clear and two-way.

An Ohio online notary public is required to create and maintain a complete audio-video recording of each remote online notarization.According to the Ohio Revised Code, for what minimum period must this recording be retained after the date of the notarization?

An Ohio online notary public is required to create and maintain a complete audio-video recording of each remote online notarization.
According to the Ohio Revised Code, for what minimum period must this recording be retained after the date of the notarization?