Remote Online Notarization Flashcards
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Must a Maryland notary obtain separate authorization before performing Remote Online Notarizations?
Answer: Yes, the notary must register with the Secretary of State to perform RON
Maryland notaries must register with the Secretary of State and meet specific requirements before they are authorized to perform remote online notarizations.
If the audio-visual connection is interrupted during a Remote Online Notarization in Maryland, what must the notary do?
Answer: Stop the notarization and restart only after a satisfactory connection is reestablished
If the audio-visual connection is interrupted the notary must stop and only resume the RON once a fully satisfactory connection is restored.
What is the maximum fee a Maryland notary may charge per individual notarial act?
Answer: $4 per act
Maryland law caps the notary fee at $4 per notarial act, a limit that applies to both traditional in-person and remote online notarizations.
Can a Maryland notary perform a Remote Online Notarization for a document that also requires a witness signature?
Answer: Yes, if the witness also appears via the same audio-visual platform
Maryland RON law permits witnesses to appear remotely on the same audio-visual platform, allowing documents requiring witness signatures to be completed online.
Who bears responsibility for ensuring that the RON platform used meets Maryland's security and identity verification requirements?
Answer: The notary using the platform
The notary bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the RON platform they use meets all Maryland requirements for security, identity verification, and audio-visual communication.
What is the legal status of a document notarized through Remote Online Notarization in Maryland?
Answer: It is a valid electronic document bearing the notary's electronic signature and seal
A document notarized via RON is valid as an electronic document bearing the notary's electronic signature and seal, with no requirement to convert it to paper form.
What must a RON platform provider do before Maryland notaries may legally use their platform?
Answer: Register with or receive approval from Maryland authorities
RON platform providers must comply with Maryland's registration or approval requirements before Maryland notaries are permitted to use their platform for remote online notarizations.