RON RON Electronic Signatures and Seals

Question 1

What federal law provides the legal foundation for electronic signatures in U.S. commerce, including RON transactions?

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act)

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The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) only

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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Question 2

What is the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and how does it relate to RON?

Accepted Answer

A model state law that provides legal recognition for electronic signatures and records, adopted by most states

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A federal regulation that governs only real estate electronic transactions

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An international treaty governing cross-border electronic document exchange

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A private industry standard for electronic signature technology

Question 3

What distinguishes an 'electronic signature' from a 'digital signature' in RON practice?

Accepted Answer

An electronic signature is any electronic symbol of intent; a digital signature uses cryptographic PKI technology to authenticate the signer

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Electronic signatures are used by signers; digital signatures are used only by notaries

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Digital signatures are required by ESIGN; electronic signatures are optional

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There is no legal distinction between the two terms in U.S. law

Question 4

What must an electronic notarial seal for RON contain at minimum?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, commission number, state of commission, and commission expiration date

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Only the notary's name and the current date

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The notary's home address and phone number

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A scanned image of the notary's physical rubber stamp

Question 5

What is a 'notarial certificate' and where is it placed in a RON document?

Accepted Answer

The official notarial wording and seal placed in the document, either embedded within it or as an attachment

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A paper certificate mailed by the state notary authority after the session

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A digital badge displayed on the RON platform confirming the session occurred

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The notary's electronic journal entry exported as a PDF

Question 6

Can a RON notary apply their electronic seal to a document without being present for the signing via audio-visual connection?

Accepted Answer

No — the notary must be actively present via AV connection at the time the seal is applied

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Yes, if the signer has already completed KBA on their own

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Yes, as long as the seal is applied within 24 hours of the session

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No, but the platform can apply the seal automatically after verification