Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards

What Texas legislation specifically authorized remote online notarization?

Answer: Texas Senate Bill 2128

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Answer: 5 years

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

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

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

A Texas RON notary may serve signers located anywhere in the world, as long as the notary is physically in Texas during the session and all other requirements are met.