Electronic Notarization Procedures Flashcards
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Which element must an Arkansas electronic notary's electronic seal contain?
Answer: The same information required on the notary's physical seal, such as name, commission number, and expiration
The electronic seal must display the same identifying information required on a traditional Arkansas notary seal.
A signer asks the notary to electronically notarize a document that has a blank space where the property description should be. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse until the document is complete or the blank is properly addressed
Documents with material blanks should not be notarized, in electronic form or on paper.
What is the correct order of core steps in a compliant remote online notarization session?
Answer: Verify identity, confirm willingness and awareness, witness the signing or take the acknowledgment, then complete the certificate and seal
Identity and willingness must be established before the act is performed and the certificate is completed and sealed last.
How does an Arkansas electronic notary protect the personal information collected during remote notarizations?
Answer: By keeping recordings and identity data secure and disclosing them only as authorized by law
Recordings and identity-proofing data must be safeguarded and released only when legally authorized.
A technology provider offers to complete notarizations automatically overnight using the notary's stored credentials, with no live session. This arrangement is:
Answer: Prohibited because every notarization requires the notary's personal, real-time participation
A notarial act can never be automated or performed without the notary personally conducting it in real time.
If an Arkansas notary suspects their electronic signature or seal has been compromised or stolen, the notary should promptly:
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and the technology provider and disable the credentials
Suspected compromise requires immediate notification and deactivation to prevent fraudulent notarizations.
Which statement correctly compares electronic notarization and remote online notarization in Arkansas?
Answer: Electronic notarization can occur with the signer physically present using electronic documents, while remote online notarization uses audio-visual technology for a remotely located signer
Electronic notarization concerns the electronic form of the document and signature, while remote online notarization additionally replaces physical presence with audio-visual appearance.