WA Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of requiring tamper-evident technology in Washington State electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure any alteration made to a document after notarization is detectable

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To make notarized documents easier to store digitally

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To prevent unauthorized access to the notary's electronic journal

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To verify the identity of future readers of the document

Question 2

A Washington notary's electronic seal must contain which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, commission number, and commission expiration date

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The notary's name, photo, and county of commission

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The notary's name, address, and bar number

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The notary's name, signature, and the Secretary of State's endorsement

Question 3

What must a Washington notary do with their electronic credentials (seal and signature) when their notary commission expires?

Accepted Answer

Immediately cease using them upon commission expiration

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Continue using them for up to 30 days during the renewal grace period

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Transfer them automatically to the renewed commission

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Retain them only for documents previously notarized but not yet recorded

Question 4

Which Washington Revised Code (RCW) chapter primarily governs notarial acts, including electronic and remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

RCW 42.45

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RCW 42.44

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RCW 40.16

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RCW 19.360

Question 5

What is a key requirement for the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization session in Washington?

Accepted Answer

It must capture the entire notarization process and be retained for at least 10 years

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It must be submitted to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the notarization

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It only needs to capture the moment of signing and the notary's acknowledgment statement

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It must be stored exclusively on a Secretary of State-approved cloud storage platform

Question 6

Under Washington State law, may a notary charge fees for performing remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Washington notaries may charge for RON acts, and may also charge fees associated with RON technology

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No, RON must be offered free of charge since the technology replaces physical presence

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No, only the technology provider may collect fees from the signer

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Yes, but only if pre-authorized by the Secretary of State for each transaction

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a Washington notary's responsibility when selecting a technology vendor for remote online notarization?

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The notary must use a platform approved or compliant with Washington Secretary of State standards

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The notary may use any commercially available video conferencing platform such as Zoom or Teams

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The notary must build their own secure platform to maintain neutrality

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The notary's responsibility ends once the signer downloads the vendor's app