Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards
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What does the acronym RON stand for in the context of modern notarization?
Answer: Remote Online Notarization
RON stands for Remote Online Notarization, allowing notaries and signers to complete notarizations via secure audio-visual communication technology without being in the same physical location.
In a Remote Online Notarization session, which two-part identity verification process is typically required to authenticate the signer?
Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis
RON platforms use knowledge-based authentication (KBA), which asks personal history questions, combined with credential analysis of the signer's government-issued ID to verify identity remotely.
What must a notary retain after completing a Remote Online Notarization session?
Answer: An audio-visual recording of the session and an electronic journal entry
Most state RON laws require notaries to retain an audio-visual recording of each RON session along with an electronic journal entry documenting the notarization.
What additional step is typically required before a commissioned notary may legally perform Remote Online Notarizations in most states?
Answer: Completion of RON-specific training and registration of an approved platform with the state
Most states require notaries who wish to perform RON to complete additional training and register with the state using a state-approved RON platform before conducting remote notarizations.
Under RON laws, where is the notarization legally considered to have taken place?
Answer: Where the notary is physically located
RON notarizations are legally considered to take place where the notary is physically located, meaning the notary must hold a valid commission in that state.
What type of notarial certificate language is used in a RON session to distinguish it from an in-person notarization?
Answer: Certificate language indicating the signer appeared remotely by means of communication technology
RON certificates must include language specifying that the principal appeared remotely via communication technology, clearly distinguishing the notarization from an in-person act.
If a signer fails the knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions during a RON session, what must the notary do?
Answer: Refuse to complete the notarization and end the session
If a signer fails KBA identity verification, the notary cannot proceed with the RON session and must refuse to notarize the document, as identity has not been adequately established.