Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

Must a Utah notary be separately registered or authorized to perform RON?

Answer: Yes, a Utah notary must register with the Lieutenant Governor's Office and use an approved RON platform

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires notaries to register with the Lieutenant Governor's Office and use a state-approved RON platform to perform remote online notarizations.

How must a Utah RON notary store their electronic signature and seal?

Answer: In a secure manner that prevents unauthorized use

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 requires the notary's electronic signature and seal to be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access or use.

Under Utah RON law, what happens if the audio-visual connection is interrupted during a notarization?

Answer: The notary must stop and restart the identity verification process after re-establishing a satisfactory connection

If the audio-visual connection is lost during a RON session, the notary must stop and, upon re-connection, restart the identity verification and session process to ensure all requirements are met.

Are documents notarized via Utah RON legally equivalent to traditionally notarized documents?

Answer: Yes, Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 provides that RON notarizations have the same legal effect as traditional in-person notarizations

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 explicitly provides that a RON notarization has the same legal force and effect as a traditional notarization performed in person.

Can a Utah RON notary notarize a will (last will and testament) remotely?

Answer: It depends — Utah law may impose additional witnessing requirements for wills that must be satisfied even in a RON context

While Utah RON law is broad, specific documents like wills may have additional formality requirements (e.g., witnesses) under Utah probate law that must also be satisfied.

What is the role of the RON platform provider in a Utah remote online notarization?

Answer: The platform provides the technology infrastructure, identity proofing tools, recording, and credential storage — but the notary performs the act

The RON platform provides technology tools, but the notary is still the one who performs the legal notarial act; the platform cannot substitute for the notary.