TN Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization

Question 1

Under Tennessee law, what is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Notarization where the notary and signer are in different locations connected by audio-video technology

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Notarization performed via telephone audio only

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Notarization using a scanned paper document sent by email

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Notarization performed by a notary outside of Tennessee

Question 2

Which Tennessee statute primarily governs electronic and remote notarization in the state?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-16-301 et seq.

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Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-22-101

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Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-10-101

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Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-2-101

Question 3

Before performing remote online notarizations in Tennessee, what must a notary do?

Accepted Answer

Register with the Tennessee Secretary of State and obtain approval to use an approved RON platform

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Obtain a separate remote notary license from the county clerk

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Pass an additional notary exam specifically for remote notarization

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Obtain written permission from the county where their commission is held

Question 4

For a remote online notarization in Tennessee, which method is used to verify the identity of a remotely located signer?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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A signed affidavit from a personal reference

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A government-issued ID mailed to the notary in advance

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Video recording of the signer's face only

Question 5

How long must a Tennessee notary retain the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 6

An electronic notarial certificate in Tennessee must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An electronic signature and electronic seal of the notary

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The notary's home address and personal phone number

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A photograph of the notary taken at the time of notarization

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The signer's Social Security Number for identity verification

Question 7

Under Tennessee law, can a Tennessee commissioned notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer located in another state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notarial act would be legal in the state where the signer is located

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No, the signer must always be physically present in Tennessee

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Yes, but only if the signer is a Tennessee resident temporarily out of state

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No, RON is only permitted when both parties are in the same time zone