RI Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

Before performing a remote online notarization for the first time, what must a Rhode Island notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and identify the communication technology to be used

Answer

Rhode Island requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State and identify their chosen RON technology before performing their first remote notarization.

Question 2

During a RON session, where must the Rhode Island notary be physically located?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Rhode Island

Answer

The notary must be physically located in Rhode Island when performing the remote notarization, even though the signer may be elsewhere.

Question 3

A remotely located signer has never met the notary. Which method satisfies identity verification for RON?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government-issued ID plus identity proofing of the individual

Answer

Without personal knowledge or a credible witness, RON requires at least two forms of verification, typically credential analysis combined with identity proofing such as knowledge-based authentication.

Question 4

What must the notarial certificate indicate when an act is performed remotely?

Accepted Answer

That the notarization was performed using communication technology

Answer

The certificate must state that the notarial act was performed using communication technology so relying parties know it was a remote act.

Question 5

How long must the audio-visual recording of a RON session generally be retained?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

Answer

Rhode Island's RON provisions, consistent with RULONA, require the recording to be retained for at least 10 years.

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RI Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2