TN Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 3

Question 1

What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) as required for Tennessee remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

A series of dynamic questions based on public and private data sources that the signer must answer to confirm their identity

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A test of the signer's knowledge about the document they are signing

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A security password created by the notary and shared with the signer before the session

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A quiz about Tennessee notary law given to the signer before the notarization

Question 2

When a Tennessee notary completes a remote online notarization, what must be attached to or logically associated with the electronic document?

Accepted Answer

The notary's electronic signature, electronic seal, and notarial certificate

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A printed and scanned version of the notarial certificate

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A hyperlink to the Secretary of State's notary commission database

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A copy of the audio-video recording embedded in the document

Question 3

Which entity is responsible for approving RON platforms that Tennessee notaries may use?

Accepted Answer

The Tennessee Secretary of State

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The Tennessee Bar Association

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The county register of deeds where the notary is commissioned

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The Federal Notary Commission

Question 4

A Tennessee notary's electronic seal used for RON must contain which information?

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

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Only the notary's name and the words 'Notary Public Tennessee'

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The notary's name, address, and telephone number

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The notary's name, county of commission, and Social Security Number

Question 5

Under Tennessee's remote notarization rules, how many failed KBA attempts are allowed before the signer's identity is considered unverifiable?

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Two failed attempts

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One failed attempt

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Three failed attempts

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Five failed attempts

Question 6

If a Tennessee notary's RON platform approval is revoked, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately cease performing remote online notarizations until using an approved platform

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Continue performing RON using any other available video conferencing software

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Switch to in-person notarizations only for 30 days and then resume RON

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Apply for an emergency temporary RON permit from the county clerk

Question 7

Which of the following statements about electronic notarization in Tennessee is TRUE?

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An electronic notarial act has the same legal effect as a traditional paper-based notarial act

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A notary may use any commercially available video chat application for RON without registration

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Electronic notarization is only valid for documents filed with Tennessee state agencies

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A notary must surrender their paper notary commission before commencing electronic notarization