OR Notary Remote Online Notarization in Oregon

Question 1

What technology is required for Oregon Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Two-way audio-visual communication technology in real time

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A standard telephone call with voice verification

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Email exchange with a scanned copy of the signed document

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A pre-recorded video of the signer

Question 2

Which of the following is a method used to verify a signer's identity during Oregon Remote Online Notarization?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis

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Accepting the signer's verbal declaration of identity without documentation

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Emailing a copy of the signer's ID to the notary in advance

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Having a friend of the signer confirm identity via text message

Question 3

How must an Oregon notary conducting RON record the session?

Accepted Answer

The notary must make an audio-visual recording of the entire RON session and retain it for 10 years

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No recording is required for RON sessions

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A written log of the session is sufficient

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The platform automatically archives the session and no notary action is needed

Question 4

An Oregon notary wishes to begin performing Remote Online Notarizations. What must they do first?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Oregon Secretary of State and use an approved RON platform

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Simply begin using any video conferencing platform

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Obtain a separate RON commission from the Secretary of State

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Take a 40-hour training course specific to RON

Question 5

Under Oregon's RON law, may a notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer located in another country?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Oregon RON law does not restrict the signer's physical location

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No — RON is restricted to signers physically located within Oregon

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No — RON is restricted to signers within the United States

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Yes — but only for documents that will be used in Oregon

Question 6

What type of electronic signature standard is required for documents notarized through Oregon's Remote Online Notarization process?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident digital signature using compliant technology

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A simple typed name

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A scanned image of a handwritten signature

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No electronic signature standard is required