OK Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which state authority must an Oklahoma notary register with before performing Remote Online Notarizations?
- The Oklahoma Bar Association
- The Secretary of State (Correct answer)
- The Department of Commerce
- The State Banking Commission
Correct answer: The Secretary of State
Oklahoma notaries must register with the Secretary of State to be authorized to perform RON.
Question 2: How long must an Oklahoma RON notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
Oklahoma law requires RON notaries to retain audio-visual recordings of each remote notarization for at least five years.
Question 3: A RON platform used by an Oklahoma notary must be approved by which entity?
- The Federal Trade Commission
- The Oklahoma Secretary of State (Correct answer)
- The National Notary Association
- Any accredited technology company
Correct answer: The Oklahoma Secretary of State
RON platforms must meet standards set by and be approved or recognized by the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
Question 4: Can an Oklahoma RON notary notarize documents for signers located outside the United States?
- No, signers must be physically located in Oklahoma
- Yes, if the RON platform supports international signers and legal requirements are met (Correct answer)
- Only if the signer is a U.S. citizen abroad
- Only for military personnel overseas
Correct answer: Yes, if the RON platform supports international signers and legal requirements are met
Oklahoma's RON statute generally allows notarizations for signers outside the U.S., provided the platform supports it and applicable legal requirements are satisfied.
Question 5: What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) used for in Oklahoma RON?
- Training notaries on Oklahoma notary law
- Verifying the signer's identity through dynamic personal questions (Correct answer)
- Authenticating the notary's identity to the platform
- Confirming the document has not been altered
Correct answer: Verifying the signer's identity through dynamic personal questions
KBA is an identity verification method that asks the signer personalized questions based on their personal history to confirm their identity remotely.
Question 6: Which of the following documents may NOT be eligible for RON in Oklahoma?
- Real estate deeds
- Affidavits
- Certain wills, depending on additional requirements (Correct answer)
- Powers of attorney
Correct answer: Certain wills, depending on additional requirements
While most documents can be notarized via RON, certain testamentary documents like wills may have additional requirements or restrictions that could limit RON use.
OK Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization 2
Which state authority must an Oklahoma notary register with before performing Remote Online Notarizations?