Remote Online Notarization in Oregon Flashcards

Which Oregon statute authorizes Remote Online Notarization in Oregon?

Answer: ORS 194.216 (Oregon Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, RON provisions)

Oregon's RON authority is found in ORS 194.216 and related provisions of Oregon's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

If an Oregon RON session is interrupted by a technical failure mid-notarization, what should the notary do?

Answer: Stop the notarization, restart a new compliant session, and complete the act properly

If a technical failure prevents completion of a compliant RON session, the notary must stop, re-establish the required technology connection, and begin a new compliant session.

In Oregon RON, who is responsible for retaining the required audio-visual recording of the notarial session?

Answer: The notary who performed the remote online notarization

The notary who performs the RON is responsible for retaining the audio-visual recording for the required period.

Which of the following best describes 'credential analysis' in Oregon RON identity verification?

Answer: Technology used to verify the authenticity of the signer's government-issued ID

Credential analysis involves using technology to verify the authenticity and validity of a signer's government-issued identification document.

Which documents may generally NOT be notarized through Oregon's Remote Online Notarization process?

Answer: Wills (in most circumstances) and certain estate planning documents

Wills and certain testamentary documents may have specific execution requirements (such as two witnesses present simultaneously) that cannot typically be satisfied through standard RON procedures.

What must an Oregon notary's electronic seal include when used in RON?

Answer: The notary's name, commission expiration date, and state of Oregon designation

An Oregon notary's electronic seal for RON must include the notary's name, commission expiration date, and identification as an Oregon notary.