Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

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

Answer: Utah Code § 46-1-3.7

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 establishes the framework for remote online notarizations in Utah.

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

Answer: Audio-visual communication technology that allows real-time interaction

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires real-time audio-visual communication technology for RON so the notary can see and hear the signer simultaneously.

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

Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric verification

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires identity proofing methods such as knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric verification for remote online notarizations.

Are Utah RON notarizations required to be recorded?

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

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires the RON notary or the RON platform to record and retain the audio-visual session for a specified period.

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

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

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires the notary to be physically located in Utah; the signer may be located anywhere in the world.

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

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

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires the notarial certificate for a RON to include a statement that the act was performed using communication technology.