IN Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

What technology requirement is essential for conducting a Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Audio-video communication technology that allows real-time interaction

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A fax machine for document transmission

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A physical stamp that can be applied to digital files

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An encrypted USB drive containing the notary's seal

Question 2

Under Indiana's RON law, may an Indiana-commissioned notary perform RON for a signer located in another state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notary is physically located in Indiana during the notarization

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No, the signer must be physically present in Indiana

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Yes, but only if the signer is a U.S. citizen

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No, RON is only valid for Indiana residents

Question 3

What type of signature does an Indiana notary use when performing a Remote Online Notarization?

Accepted Answer

An electronic signature and electronic seal applied to the electronic document

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A wet ink signature on a paper certificate mailed to the signer

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A scanned image of the notary's handwritten signature

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Only a typed name — no seal is required for RON

Question 4

How long must an Indiana notary retain the audio-visual recording of a Remote Online Notarization session?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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3 years

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7 years

Question 5

Which of the following is an acceptable method of identity verification under Indiana's RON law?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) combined with credential analysis of the signer's government-issued ID

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The signer holding up their ID to the camera without any automated verification

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A simple typed statement by the signer confirming their identity

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The notary's personal knowledge alone, without any technology-based verification

Question 6

An Indiana notary registered for RON must use an approved RON technology platform. Who approves these platforms in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

The Indiana Secretary of State maintains a list of approved RON technology providers

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The individual notary selects any platform they find convenient

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The Indiana Supreme Court certifies RON platforms

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Federal agencies certify RON platforms for all states