HI Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization Rules

Question 1

What is Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

A process by which a commissioned notary performs notarial acts using audio-video technology when the signer is not physically present

Answer

RON allows authorized Hawaii notaries to perform notarial acts using audio-video communication technology when the signer is in a different physical location.

Question 2

To perform RON in Hawaii, what must a notary do before using the technology?

Accepted Answer

Register as a RON notary with the DCCA and use an approved RON technology platform

Answer

Hawaii notaries who wish to perform RON must register with the DCCA and use a state-approved RON technology provider.

Question 3

In a Hawaii RON session, how must the notary verify the signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

Using credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or other approved identity proofing methods

Answer

RON requires specialized identity proofing including credential analysis of the signer's ID and knowledge-based authentication (dynamic questions based on public records).

Question 4

What must a Hawaii RON notary do with the audio-video recording of each RON session?

Accepted Answer

Retain it securely for at least 5 years

Answer

Hawaii RON rules require the notary (or RON platform) to retain the audio-video recording of each session for at least 5 years.

Question 5

Can a Hawaii-commissioned notary perform RON for a signer who is located in another U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a Hawaii RON notary may serve signers located anywhere, as long as the notary is in Hawaii when performing the act

Answer

A Hawaii RON notary performs the act from Hawaii, and the signer may be located anywhere — the notary's location (Hawaii) determines the governing law.

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HI Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization Rules