RI Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 5

Question 1

A signer's driver's license fails credential analysis twice during a RON session. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Decline to proceed with that credential and consider alternative permissible identification methods

Answer

If credential analysis fails, the notary cannot rely on that credential and must use another statutorily permitted identification method or refuse the act.

Question 2

Which document type is most commonly excluded from remote online notarization under state RON laws?

Accepted Answer

Wills and testamentary documents, unless specifically authorized

Answer

Many RON statutes exclude or restrict wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts because of heightened execution formalities.

Question 3

After completing a RON act, when should the notary attach the electronic signature and seal?

Accepted Answer

During or immediately upon completion of the notarial act, rendering the record tamper-evident

Answer

The notary's electronic signature and seal are affixed as part of completing the act, and the record must then be tamper-evident.

Question 4

A remotely located signer wants to sign a deed for Rhode Island real estate while vacationing in Florida. Can a Rhode Island notary handle this by RON?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer may be in another state as long as the notary is in Rhode Island and all RON requirements are met

Answer

RON allows the signer to be located in another state; the notary must be in Rhode Island and follow all identification and technology requirements.

Question 5

What happens to the legal effect of a notarial act if it later turns out the RON technology vendor's certification lapsed, but the notary followed all statutory duties?

Accepted Answer

The validity of the notarial act is generally not affected, though the notary may face administrative consequences

Answer

Statutes generally protect the validity of notarial acts from technical defects, while compliance failures are handled through notary discipline.

(RI Notary) Rhode Island Notary Exam Practice Test

(RI Notary) Rhode Island Notary Exam Practice Test

RI Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 5