UT Notary Remote Online Notarization 2

Question 1

Under which Utah Code section is remote online notarization (RON) primarily authorized?

Accepted Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-6

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Utah Code § 57-3-101

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Utah Code § 78B-5-705

Question 2

What technology is required to perform a remote online notarization (RON) in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Audio-visual communication technology that allows real-time interaction

Answer

A phone call with audio only

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A secure fax line

Answer

Email with electronic signature

Question 3

For Utah RON, what identity proofing method must be used in addition to government-issued ID?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric verification

Answer

A handwritten signature comparison by the notary

Answer

Two credible witnesses on camera

Answer

A credit check through a consumer reporting agency

Question 4

Are Utah RON notarizations required to be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the audio-visual session must be recorded and retained

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No, recording is optional

Answer

Only if the document involves real estate

Answer

Only if the signer requests it

Question 5

Can a Utah notary perform a RON for a signer located outside of Utah?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notary is physically in Utah at the time of the act

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No, both parties must be in Utah

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Only if the signer is in another U.S. state

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Only with special authorization from the Lieutenant Governor

Question 6

Which of the following is a required element of a Utah RON notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the notarial act was performed by means of communication technology

Answer

The signer's driver license number

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The name of the RON platform used

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The recording file number