GA Notary Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

Under Georgia law, what technology requirement must be met for remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Audio-visual communication technology that allows real-time interaction

Answer

Georgia's RON law requires audio-visual technology enabling real-time, two-way communication between the notary and signer.

Question 2

How must a Georgia notary verify a signer's identity during a remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis and identity proofing by an approved provider

Answer

Georgia RON requires multi-factor identity verification including credential analysis of government-issued ID and identity proofing through an approved third-party provider.

Question 3

What must a Georgia notary create and retain for each remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording of the entire session

Answer

Georgia law requires notaries to create and store an audio-visual recording of the complete RON session as part of their records.

Question 4

For how long must a Georgia notary retain remote online notarization recordings?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

Answer

Georgia requires RON session recordings to be retained for a minimum of 10 years after the notarial act.

Question 5

Which of the following documents may NOT be notarized remotely under Georgia's RON provisions?

Accepted Answer

Self-proved wills and codicils

Answer

Georgia RON law excludes certain documents including self-proved wills and codicils from being notarized through remote online means.

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