VT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the difference between electronic notarization (e-notarization) and remote online notarization (RON) in Vermont?
- E-notarization uses electronic signatures with in-person appearance; RON uses video technology for remote appearance (Correct answer)
- E-notarization requires video; RON does not
- There is no difference under Vermont law
- RON is prohibited; e-notarization is allowed
Correct answer: E-notarization uses electronic signatures with in-person appearance; RON uses video technology for remote appearance
E-notarization involves the notary and signer physically present using electronic signatures, while RON allows the signer to appear remotely via video.
Question 2: In a Vermont remote online notarization, credential analysis is used to:
- Verify the authenticity of the signer's government-issued ID through technology (Correct answer)
- Check the notary's commission credentials
- Analyze the document for fraud
- Verify the notary's education credentials
Correct answer: Verify the authenticity of the signer's government-issued ID through technology
Credential analysis uses technology to verify that a signer's government-issued ID is genuine and has not been altered.
Question 3: If a remote signer fails knowledge-based authentication during a Vermont RON session, the notary should:
- Refuse to complete the notarization (Correct answer)
- Proceed using the notary's personal knowledge of the signer
- Accept any other verbal confirmation
- Allow unlimited retries immediately
Correct answer: Refuse to complete the notarization
If a signer fails KBA, the notary must refuse to complete the RON because identity cannot be sufficiently verified.
Question 4: Which statement is true about a Vermont notary's authority to perform RON for signers located outside Vermont?
- The notary may notarize for out-of-state signers as long as the notary is in Vermont (Correct answer)
- The notary may only serve Vermont residents
- The signer and notary must be in the same state
- RON is only available for Vermont real estate transactions
Correct answer: The notary may notarize for out-of-state signers as long as the notary is in Vermont
Vermont notaries may perform RON for signers located anywhere, provided the notary is physically present in Vermont during the session.
Question 5: Under Vermont RON rules, what must be included in the electronic notarial certificate?
- A statement that the notarization was performed using audio-video technology (Correct answer)
- The signer's IP address
- The RON platform's license number
- The names of all KBA questions asked
Correct answer: A statement that the notarization was performed using audio-video technology
Vermont RON certificates must include a statement indicating the notarial act was performed using audio-video communication technology.
Question 6: Can a Vermont notary perform an in-person electronic notarization without registering for RON?
- Yes, if the notary has an electronic signature and seal (Correct answer)
- No, all electronic notarizations require RON registration
- Yes, but only for commercial documents
- No, electronic notarizations are prohibited in Vermont
Correct answer: Yes, if the notary has an electronic signature and seal
An in-person electronic notarization uses an electronic signature and seal while both parties are physically present, and does not require RON registration.
VT Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 2
What is the difference between electronic notarization (e-notarization) and remote online notarization (RON) in Vermont?