TN Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes an 'electronic signature' as used in Tennessee notarization?

Accepted Answer

An electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed by a person with intent to sign

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A typed name in an email

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A faxed copy of a wet ink signature

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A digital photograph of the signer's handwritten signature

Question 2

What is 'credential analysis' in the context of Tennessee remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

A technology process that verifies the authenticity of a government-issued ID presented by the signer

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A background check performed on the notary by the Secretary of State

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An evaluation of the notary's commission credentials by the RON platform

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A review of the signer's credit history to confirm their identity

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an approved platform requirement for a Tennessee RON provider?

Accepted Answer

The platform must be operated from a physical office in Tennessee

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The platform must use tamper-evident technology for electronic documents

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The platform must be approved by the Tennessee Secretary of State

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The platform must provide audio-video communication between notary and signer

Question 4

In Tennessee remote online notarization, what must happen if the audio-video connection is interrupted during the session?

Accepted Answer

The notary must restart the identity verification process and re-establish the session

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The notary may continue and note the interruption in their journal

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The notary may complete the notarization based on the identity already established

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The signer must submit a written waiver of the interruption

Question 5

Under Tennessee law, an electronic notarial act is deemed to have been performed in which location?

Accepted Answer

Where the notary is physically located at the time of the notarization

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Where the signer is physically located at the time of the notarization

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Where the RON platform's servers are hosted

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The county listed on the notary's commission

Question 6

Which of the following documents is generally NOT eligible for remote online notarization in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Wills requiring witness attestation under specific testamentary requirements

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Real estate deeds

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Powers of attorney

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Loan closing documents

Question 7

A Tennessee notary performing RON must ensure the audio-video technology meets which standard?

Accepted Answer

It must allow the notary and signer to see and hear each other in real time

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It must be broadcast-quality video with 4K resolution

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It must use end-to-end encryption certified by the federal government

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It must record in both audio and video at a minimum of 60 frames per second