TX NNJE Electronic and Remote Notarization

Question 1

When did Texas first authorize Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

January 1, 2018

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January 1, 2015

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July 1, 2020

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January 1, 2022

Question 2

For a Texas RON session, what must a notary retain in addition to their journal entry?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording of the entire RON session

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A printed copy of every page of the notarized document

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The signer's email address

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A copy of the signer's ID submitted by mail

Question 3

How long must a Texas eNotary retain the audio-visual recording of a RON session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 4

What is 'Knowledge-Based Authentication' (KBA) in the context of Texas RON?

Accepted Answer

A dynamic questionnaire used to verify a remote signer's identity

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A test of the notary's legal knowledge

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A background check on the signer

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A signature analysis tool

Question 5

Under Texas RON rules, where must the notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

In the State of Texas

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In the same state as the signer

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In any U.S. state

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Location does not matter

Question 6

Can a Texas RON notary notarize documents for signers located in other states?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer may be anywhere as long as the notary is in Texas

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No, both parties must be in Texas

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Yes, but only for signers in states that also authorize RON

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No, RON is limited to Texas real estate documents only