TX NNJE Electronic and Remote Notarization 2

Question 1

What is the primary difference between an electronic notarization (eNotarization) and a Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Texas?

Accepted Answer

eNotarization requires the signer to be physically present; RON allows the signer to appear via audio-visual technology

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eNotarization uses a digital signature; RON uses a wet ink signature

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eNotarization is only for real estate; RON is for all documents

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There is no difference; they are the same process

Question 2

A Texas notary wants to perform RON. What must they do before beginning?

Accepted Answer

Register as an electronic notary with the Texas Secretary of State

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Pass a special RON exam administered by the county clerk

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Purchase a $1 million liability insurance policy

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Complete 40 hours of law school coursework

Question 3

Which technology platform feature is required for a Texas RON session?

Accepted Answer

Real-time audio and video communication allowing the notary to see and hear the signer

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Encrypted email exchange

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Fax transmission capability

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Blockchain verification

Question 4

In a Texas RON journal entry, what must be recorded about the technology used?

Accepted Answer

The name of the communication technology or platform used for the session

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The brand name and model number of the notary's computer

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The internet service provider used

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The screen resolution of the notary's monitor

Question 5

What must a Texas notary do if their RON platform experiences a technical failure during a session?

Accepted Answer

Stop the session and reschedule when a reliable connection can be established

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Continue the session by phone if audio is still available

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Complete the notarization and note the technical issue in the journal

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Contact the Secretary of State for real-time guidance

Question 6

Under Texas RON rules, credential analysis (CA) is an identity verification method. What does CA examine?

Accepted Answer

The security features of a government-issued ID presented during the RON session

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The signer's credit report

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The signer's educational credentials

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The notary's own commission credentials