RI DMV RI Notary Legal Requirements and Regulations 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No, Rhode Island does not require a notary bond

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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RI DMV RI Notary Legal Requirements and Regulations 4