VT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization

Question 1

Vermont law authorizes notaries to perform remote online notarizations (RON). Which technology is required?

Accepted Answer

Real-time audio-video communication

Answer

Vermont's RON law requires real-time two-way audio-video communication between the notary and the signer.

Question 2

For a Vermont remote online notarization, the notary must use an approved:

Accepted Answer

Remote online notarization platform

Answer

Vermont requires the use of a Secretary of State-approved RON platform that meets specific security and identity verification standards.

Question 3

Which identity proofing method may be used during a Vermont remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA), which uses personal questions from public records, is an approved identity proofing method for Vermont RON.

Question 4

A Vermont notary performing a remote online notarization must be physically located:

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Vermont

Answer

Vermont notaries must be physically located within Vermont when performing any notarial act, including remote online notarizations.

Question 5

Under Vermont RON law, the electronic record of a remote notarization session must be retained for at least:

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

Vermont requires that the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization be retained for at least 10 years.

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