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Electronic and Remote Notarization Flashcards

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  1. What security requirement must a Vermont notary meet to protect their electronic signature used in RON?

    Answer: Keep it under the notary's exclusive control

    Vermont law requires that a notary's electronic signature remain under the notary's sole and exclusive control to prevent unauthorized use.

  2. If a Vermont notary's electronic signature is compromised, what must the notary do?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and disable the compromised credential

    A Vermont notary whose electronic signature is compromised must immediately notify the Secretary of State and take steps to disable the compromised credential.

  3. Under Vermont law, who is responsible for ensuring that a RON platform meets state requirements?

    Answer: The notary who uses the platform

    The notary is responsible for ensuring that any RON platform they use complies with Vermont's technology and security requirements.

  4. Vermont allows RON to be used for which type of real estate documents?

    Answer: Most real estate documents, subject to lender and county requirements

    Vermont's RON law covers most real estate documents, though individual lenders and county recording offices may impose additional requirements.

  5. In Vermont, a notary performing RON must have an active notary commission AND:

    Answer: Comply with the Secretary of State's RON regulations

    Vermont notaries performing RON must hold an active commission and comply with the Secretary of State's specific RON regulations and technology requirements.

  6. How does a Vermont RON notarial certificate differ from a traditional certificate regarding appearance?

    Answer: It must state the signer appeared by means of communication technology

    A Vermont RON certificate must include language stating that the signer appeared remotely by means of communication technology rather than in person.