Electronic Notarization and Remote Online Notarization Flashcards

What is the key distinction between electronic notarization (EN) and remote online notarization (RON)?

Answer: EN uses electronic signatures with the signer physically present before the notary; RON uses audio-visual technology allowing the signer to appear remotely

Electronic notarization still requires physical presence of the signer with the notary, while RON allows the signer to appear via two-way audio-visual communication from a remote location.

Under Arizona law, which of the following statements about document types eligible for RON is MOST accurate?

Answer: RON is broadly applicable and not restricted to specific document types, subject to compliance with applicable law

Arizona's RON law is general in scope and not limited to particular transaction types, meaning nearly any notarizable document may be handled via RON as long as all legal requirements are met.

An Arizona notary may perform a remote online notarization for a foreign national located abroad provided that:

Answer: All of Arizona's identity verification and procedural requirements are satisfied

Arizona's RON statute does not bar notarizations for foreign nationals located abroad; the notary must simply ensure all statutory identity verification and procedural requirements are met.

Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring the RON technology platform is functioning properly before and during a notarization session?

Answer: The notary, who must confirm the platform is operating correctly before proceeding

The notary, as the official overseeing the notarial act, is responsible for confirming the communication technology is functioning properly and that the session meets all legal requirements.

If a technology failure interrupts a RON session after identity verification is complete but before the document is signed, the Arizona notary should:

Answer: Terminate the session and require the signer to restart the full process including identity verification

Arizona RON requires continuous, uninterrupted audio-visual communication throughout the session; a technology failure requires termination and a full restart to ensure all statutory requirements are satisfied.

Arizona law requires that a notary's electronic signature and seal used in RON be kept:

Answer: Under the notary's sole and exclusive control to prevent unauthorized use

Arizona statute requires that a notary's electronic credentials remain under the notary's exclusive control, mirroring the requirement to physically secure one's notary stamp.

Arizona's remote online notarization statute was developed largely in alignment with which uniform law framework for notarial acts?

Answer: The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) as promulgated by the Uniform Law Commission

Arizona's electronic and remote notarization statutes were developed in alignment with the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), which provides a model framework that many states have adopted.