TX Notary - Texas Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Texas online notary public is preparing to perform a remote online notarization for a principal who is currently traveling in France.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the location requirements for this notarization?

Accepted Answer

The notary must be physically located in Texas, but the principal can be located anywhere in the world.

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Both the notary and the principal must be physically located within the boundaries of Texas.

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The principal must be a Texas resident, but their physical location during the notarization does not matter.

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The notarization is prohibited because the principal is located outside of the United States.

Question 2

A key component of a Texas remote online notarization is verifying the signer's identity when they are not personally known to the notary. Which of the following is a mandatory, multi-step process for remote identification?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government-issued ID and a process of knowledge-based authentication (KBA).

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Having the signer answer a series of personal questions created by the notary.

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Verifying a government-issued ID solely through visual inspection via the webcam.

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Receiving a sworn, written statement of identity from the signer via email prior to the session.

Question 3

An online notary public's electronic record for each RON session must contain specific elements. In addition to the information required for a traditional notarization, what unique item must be included for every online notarization?

Accepted Answer

A recording of the complete audio-visual conference.

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A screenshot of the signer holding their identification.

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The brand name of the webcam and computer used by the notary.

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The signer's IP address and internet service provider.

Question 4

To perform their first remote online notarization, a commissioned Texas Notary Public must complete several steps. Which of the following is a required action before conducting any online notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a digital certificate and electronic seal, and submit an application to the Secretary of State for authorization to perform online notarizations.

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Purchase a second, separate $10,000 surety bond specifically for online notarizations.

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Publish an announcement of their online notary services in a local newspaper for 30 days.

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Register with the county clerk in every Texas county where they anticipate performing notarizations.

Question 5

A Texas online notary's digital certificate, which is used to apply their electronic signature, has expired. What is the notary's required course of action according to state law?

Accepted Answer

Replace the expired digital certificate and provide a copy of the new certificate to the Secretary of State within 10 days of the replacement.

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Immediately cease all notarial activities, both traditional and online, until the certificate is renewed.

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Continue performing online notarizations for up to 30 days while obtaining a new certificate.

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Notify the original vendor of the expiration and wait for an automatic renewal.

Question 6

During a RON session, the technology platform must ensure the security and integrity of the notarization. Which of the following is a key technological requirement for a compliant RON in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The audio-visual communication must be live, synchronous (real-time), and secure from unauthorized interception.

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The platform must allow the signer to pre-record their signature for the notary to apply later.

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The platform must be owned and operated by a company based in Texas.

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The system must automatically delete the audio-visual recording 24 hours after the session for privacy.