Remote Online Notarization (RON) Flashcards
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Which type of platform must a notary use to lawfully perform Remote Online Notarizations?
Answer: A state-approved or compliant RON platform with built-in identity verification capabilities
RON notaries must use approved platforms that meet state requirements for identity proofing, audio-visual communication, tamper-evident seals, and long-term record retention.
What is 'credential analysis' in the context of Remote Online Notarization?
Answer: Automated technology that examines a signer's government-issued ID to detect fraud or tampering
Credential analysis in RON involves technology that automatically examines a signer's government-issued ID for security features to confirm its authenticity and detect fraud.
What is the function of a 'tamper-evident seal' applied to a document during Remote Online Notarization?
Answer: A digital security feature that detects and reveals any post-notarization alterations to the document
A tamper-evident seal in RON is a digital security feature embedded in the electronically notarized document that makes any post-notarization alteration detectable.
How long are notaries typically required to retain audio-visual recordings of Remote Online Notarization sessions?
Answer: 5 to 10 years, depending on the state's specific RON statute
Most state RON laws require audio-visual session recordings to be retained for 5 to 10 years, though the exact retention period varies by jurisdiction.
Which federal legislation specifically addressed and established standards for Remote Online Notarization at the national level?
Answer: The SECURE Notarization Act
The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act established federal standards for RON, enabling notaries in all states to perform remote notarizations.
Can a notary commissioned in one state lawfully perform RON for a signer located in a different state?
Answer: Yes, if the notary's state law permits out-of-state RON and the receiving jurisdiction accepts it
Cross-state RON is permissible if the notary's state authorizes it and the state where the document will be used or the signer is located accepts remote notarizations from out-of-state notaries.
In a RON document, how are the notary's electronic signature and notarial seal applied and protected?
Answer: They are applied digitally to the document and secured using tamper-evident technology
In RON, the notary's electronic signature and notarial seal are applied digitally to the document and protected with tamper-evident technology to prevent unauthorized post-notarization changes.