Electronic Notarization in Indiana Flashcards

What security requirement applies to an Indiana notary's electronic signature when used for electronic notarization?

Answer: The electronic signature must be unique to the notary, capable of independent verification, and under the notary's sole control

Indiana requires that the notary's electronic signature be unique, verifiable, and under the notary's exclusive control to prevent unauthorized use.

An Indiana notary uses a RON platform to notarize a document for a signer located in another state. The platform uses knowledge-based authentication and audio-video connection. The document is a real estate deed. Is this transaction valid?

Answer: Yes, Indiana RON law permits remote online notarization of real property documents

Indiana RON law permits remote online notarization of real property documents including deeds, and such documents may be e-recorded.

What is 'e-recording' and how does it relate to electronic notarization in Indiana?

Answer: E-recording is the electronic submission and recording of documents (including electronically notarized documents) with county recorders

E-recording is the electronic submission and official recording of documents with county recorders, compatible with electronically notarized documents.

If an Indiana notary's electronic notarization credentials (login, password, digital certificate) are compromised, what must the notary do?

Answer: Immediately notify the RON platform provider and take steps to secure or revoke the compromised credentials

Compromised electronic credentials must be immediately reported to the platform provider and secured or revoked to prevent unauthorized use.

Under Indiana law, are electronic notarizations recognized as having the same legal effect as traditional paper notarizations?

Answer: Yes, Indiana law gives electronically notarized documents the same legal effect as traditionally notarized documents

Indiana law expressly gives properly performed electronic notarizations the same legal force and effect as traditional paper notarizations.

What must an Indiana notary include in a notarial certificate for an electronic document to ensure it is complete and legally valid?

Answer: All the same elements required for a paper certificate: venue, date, appropriate certificate language, electronic signature, and electronic seal

Electronic notarial certificates must contain all the same elements as paper certificates — the electronic format does not reduce the required content.