TX Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

What Texas legislation specifically authorized remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Texas Senate Bill 2128

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Texas House Bill 1234

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Texas Administrative Code Rule 55

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Texas Government Code Chapter 312

Question 2

What technology must a Texas RON notary use to verify a remote signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and/or credential analysis

Answer

A simple phone call confirming the signer's name

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An in-person meeting before any remote notarization

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The notary's personal knowledge of the signer only

Question 3

What is the minimum audio-visual technology requirement for a Texas RON session?

Accepted Answer

Real-time, two-way audio-visual communication allowing the notary and signer to see and hear each other

Answer

An audio-only phone call is sufficient

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Pre-recorded video submitted to the notary

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Email with attached scanned documents

Question 4

Must a Texas RON notary be located in Texas during a remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the notary must be physically located within Texas during the RON session

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No, the notary can be anywhere in the world

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No, but they must be in the continental US

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Yes, but only if the signer is also in Texas

Question 5

For how long must a Texas RON notary retain the audio-visual recording of each session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Texas RON notary may serve signers located anywhere in the world

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No, RON is limited to US-based signers

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Yes, but only in countries that have a treaty with the US

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No, international signers must use a US embassy notary