AL Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

When did Alabama authorize remote online notarization (RON) for all notaries?

Accepted Answer

Alabama enacted permanent RON legislation effective January 1, 2021

Answer

Alabama enacted comprehensive remote online notarization legislation that became effective January 1, 2021, allowing all commissioned notaries to perform RON.

Question 2

To perform remote online notarization in Alabama, a notary must:

Accepted Answer

Use a state-approved RON platform and complete required training

Answer

Alabama RON law requires notaries to use an approved technology platform and meet training requirements before performing remote notarizations.

Question 3

How does an Alabama remote online notary verify the identity of a signer they cannot meet in person?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication (KBA), or identity proofing technologies

Answer

Alabama RON requires technology-based identity verification such as KBA questions, credential analysis, or biometric verification through the approved platform.

Question 4

Under Alabama's RON law, where must the notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Alabama

Answer

Alabama's RON law requires the notary to be physically located within Alabama at the time the remote notarization is performed.

Question 5

Where may the signer be located when a document is notarized by an Alabama remote online notary?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in the world, subject to the document's intended jurisdiction requirements

Answer

Alabama RON law allows the signer to be located anywhere in the world; however, the document's receiving jurisdiction may have additional requirements.

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AL Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization