RON RON Technology Requirements and Security 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What minimum technical requirement must a RON platform meet regarding the audio-visual connection?
- The connection must be real-time, two-way, and of sufficient quality for clear communication and ID verification (Correct answer)
- The platform must support 4K video resolution at all times
- Audio-only connections are acceptable if video quality is poor
- The connection must be hosted on a U.S.-based server only
Correct answer: The connection must be real-time, two-way, and of sufficient quality for clear communication and ID verification
RON laws require a real-time, synchronous, two-way audio-visual communication that is clear enough for the notary to communicate with the signer and verify their identity.
Question 2: What does 'end-to-end encryption' mean in the context of a RON platform's security requirements?
- All data transmitted during the session is encrypted so only the sending and receiving parties can read it (Correct answer)
- The platform encrypts only the final signed document, not the video session
- Encryption is applied only when the signer is in a different state than the notary
- End-to-end encryption is optional and chosen by the platform provider
Correct answer: All data transmitted during the session is encrypted so only the sending and receiving parties can read it
End-to-end encryption ensures that all data — including the video session, documents, and identity information — is encrypted in transit so that no third party, including the platform provider, can intercept it.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a RON platform's 'audit trail' feature?
- To create a chronological log of every action taken during the notarial session for accountability and legal review (Correct answer)
- To bill the notary for each document they notarize on the platform
- To automatically notify the state regulator of each completed notarization
- To track the notary's login frequency and session duration for licensing purposes
Correct answer: To create a chronological log of every action taken during the notarial session for accountability and legal review
An audit trail records every action during the RON session — document access, identity verification steps, signatures applied, and seal placement — creating a tamper-evident record for legal review.
Question 4: What type of internet connection is generally recommended for a notary conducting RON sessions professionally?
- A stable, high-speed wired broadband connection rather than shared public Wi-Fi (Correct answer)
- A mobile hotspot with at least 1 Mbps download speed
- Any available connection as long as the video is visible
- Satellite internet is preferred for reliability in rural areas
Correct answer: A stable, high-speed wired broadband connection rather than shared public Wi-Fi
A stable wired broadband connection provides the reliability and bandwidth needed for RON sessions, reducing the risk of dropped connections that could invalidate a session.
Question 5: Why must RON platforms be specifically authorized or approved by state authorities in most states?
- To ensure the platform meets the state's technical, security, and identity verification standards for legally valid notarizations (Correct answer)
- Because federal law requires all online platforms to obtain state licenses
- To allow the state to collect a per-transaction fee from the platform
- Because unauthorized platforms are automatically blocked by state internet filters
Correct answer: To ensure the platform meets the state's technical, security, and identity verification standards for legally valid notarizations
State authorization ensures that RON platforms comply with all technical, security, and identity verification requirements defined by state law, making notarizations performed on those platforms legally valid.
Question 6: What should a notary do if the audio-visual connection fails in the middle of a RON session?
- Stop the session immediately and restart or reschedule; the notarial act cannot be completed without continuous AV connection (Correct answer)
- Complete the signing using audio-only communication until the connection is restored
- Allow the signer to continue signing unobserved and reconnect before applying the seal
- Switch to an email exchange to collect the signer's typed consent
Correct answer: Stop the session immediately and restart or reschedule; the notarial act cannot be completed without continuous AV connection
A continuous, real-time audio-visual connection is legally required throughout the RON session, and any interruption requires the session to be stopped and restarted or rescheduled.
RON RON Technology Requirements and Security 1
What minimum technical requirement must a RON platform meet regarding the audio-visual connection?