VT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2

Question 1

What is the difference between electronic notarization (e-notarization) and remote online notarization (RON) in Vermont?

Accepted Answer

E-notarization uses electronic signatures with in-person appearance; RON uses video technology for remote appearance

Answer

E-notarization involves the notary and signer physically present using electronic signatures, while RON allows the signer to appear remotely via video.

Question 2

In a Vermont remote online notarization, credential analysis is used to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the authenticity of the signer's government-issued ID through technology

Answer

Credential analysis uses technology to verify that a signer's government-issued ID is genuine and has not been altered.

Question 3

If a remote signer fails knowledge-based authentication during a Vermont RON session, the notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to complete the notarization

Answer

If a signer fails KBA, the notary must refuse to complete the RON because identity cannot be sufficiently verified.

Question 4

Which statement is true about a Vermont notary's authority to perform RON for signers located outside Vermont?

Accepted Answer

The notary may notarize for out-of-state signers as long as the notary is in Vermont

Answer

Vermont notaries may perform RON for signers located anywhere, provided the notary is physically present in Vermont during the session.

Question 5

Under Vermont RON rules, what must be included in the electronic notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the notarization was performed using audio-video technology

Answer

Vermont RON certificates must include a statement indicating the notarial act was performed using audio-video communication technology.

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VT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2