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RI Notary Legal Requirements and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Is a Rhode Island notary required to post a surety bond to receive a commission?

    Answer: No, Rhode Island does not require a notary bond

    Rhode Island does not require notaries public to obtain a surety bond as a condition of commissioning.

  2. What is Rhode Island's rule on keeping a journal of notarial acts for traditional paper notarizations?

    Answer: A journal is recommended as a best practice but not required for in-person paper notarizations

    Rhode Island does not mandate a journal for traditional notarizations, though keeping one is strongly recommended, and records are required for remote online notarizations.

  3. Before performing remote online notarizations (RON), a Rhode Island notary must:

    Answer: Notify the Department of State and identify the approved communication technology they will use

    A Rhode Island notary must first notify the Secretary of State's office and select compliant audio-visual technology before performing remote notarizations.

  4. During a Rhode Island remote online notarization, how does the signer appear before the notary?

    Answer: Through real-time, two-way audio-visual communication technology

    Remote notarization requires simultaneous, real-time audio-visual interaction between the notary and the remotely located individual.

  5. A notary's employer paid the commission fee. When the notary quits, who controls the commission?

    Answer: The notary, because the commission belongs to the individual, not the employer

    A notary commission is personal to the individual notary and remains valid regardless of who paid for it or where the notary works.

  6. What should a Rhode Island notary do upon legally changing their name during the commission term?

    Answer: Notify the Department of State of the change

    Notaries must inform the Rhode Island Department of State when their name or contact information changes so records stay current.

  7. Where may a Rhode Island notary perform notarial acts?

    Answer: Anywhere within the state of Rhode Island

    A Rhode Island notary commission grants statewide authority but does not extend beyond Rhode Island's borders.

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