WA Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A valid Washington notary commission

Answer

A notary must first hold a valid traditional Washington notary commission before being authorized to perform electronic or remote online notarizations.

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

Answer

Washington law requires that the notary be physically present within Washington State during any remote online notarization, regardless of where the signer is located.

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)

Answer

Washington RON requires both credential analysis (technology-based ID authentication) and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to verify a signer's identity.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

Washington State law requires audio-visual recordings of remote online notarization sessions to be retained for a minimum of 10 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

Answer

Washington law permits the principal to be located anywhere in the world during a remote online notarization, as long as the notary is physically in Washington.

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WA Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization 1