OR Notary Remote Online Notarization in Oregon 2

Question 1

Which Oregon statute authorizes Remote Online Notarization in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

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

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ORS 84.001 (Electronic Signatures Act)

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ORS 105.315 (Real Property Transfer Act)

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ORS 7.110 (County Clerk Recording Requirements)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Complete the notarization based on the partial session

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Proceed via telephone to finish the session

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Mark the incomplete session as complete in the journal and issue the certificate

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The notary who performed the remote online notarization

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The signer who requested the notarization

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The Oregon Secretary of State's office

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The escrow company or attorney facilitating the transaction

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The signer verbally describes their ID to the notary

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A background check on the signer's employment history

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The notary visually examining the ID on video

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Wills (in most circumstances) and certain estate planning documents

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Loan closing documents

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Real estate deeds

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Power of attorney documents

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only the notary's name and commission number

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A color photograph of the notary

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The notary's personal address and phone number