WA Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

What must a Washington State notary hold before they are eligible to perform electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

A valid Washington notary commission

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A separate electronic notary license issued by the Secretary of State

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Federal Electronic Signature certification

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Approval from the county auditor's office

Question 2

During a remote online notarization (RON) in Washington State, where must the notary be physically located?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Washington

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Anywhere in the United States

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In the same room as the signer

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At a Secretary of State-approved notarization center

Question 3

Which identity verification methods are required for remote online notarization (RON) in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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Personal knowledge of the signer only

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A sworn statement from a credible witness

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Government-issued photo ID presented physically in person

Question 4

How long must a Washington notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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5 years

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7 years

Question 5

May the principal (signer) be located outside of Washington State during a remote online notarization performed by a Washington notary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer may be located anywhere in the world

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No, the signer must be in Washington

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No, the signer must be in the United States

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Yes, the signer may be anywhere in the United States

Question 6

What type of communication technology is required to conduct a remote online notarization in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Real-time audio-visual communication technology

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Telephone conference calls

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Encrypted email with electronic signature attachment

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Asynchronous video recording submitted by the signer

Question 7

What must electronic notarial certificates include to comply with Washington State law?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident electronic seal and the notary's electronic signature

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A physical embossed seal impression

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A wet ink signature from the notary

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A QR code linking to the notary's commission record