TX Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

What Texas legislation specifically authorized remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Texas Senate Bill 2128

Answer

Texas Senate Bill 2128, enacted in 2019, authorized remote online notarization (RON) in Texas effective January 1, 2020.

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

Texas RON rules require identity verification using knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and/or credential analysis of government-issued IDs.

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

Texas RON rules require real-time, two-way audio-visual communication — both the notary and signer can see and hear each other simultaneously during the session.

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

Answer

A Texas RON notary must be physically present within the state of Texas during the remote online notarization session.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Texas RON rules require that audio-visual recordings of each remote notarization session be retained for a minimum of five years.

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TX Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2