Notary Public Exam Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3

Question 1

Which of the following documents is generally NOT eligible to be notarized via Remote Online Notarization in most jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

I-9 employment eligibility verification forms

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Real estate loan closing documents

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Affidavits and sworn statements

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Powers of attorney

Question 2

What is the primary difference between Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Remote Ink-signed Notarization (RIN)?

Accepted Answer

In RON, signing and notarization are completed electronically via audio-video; in RIN, the signer uses ink on paper and mails it to the notary

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RON is federally regulated while RIN is state-regulated

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RON requires two witnesses while RIN requires none

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RON is exclusively for real estate documents while RIN is for wills

Question 3

If a notary's state has not yet enacted RON-enabling legislation, may the notary still perform RON using a federal authorization?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary must wait until their state enacts RON legislation and meet all state requirements

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Yes, if the signer provides written consent to the remote process

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Yes, by obtaining a federal notary authorization from the Treasury Department

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Yes, if using a nationally certified RON platform approved by a federal agency

Question 4

What minimum equipment and documentation must a signer have to participate in a Remote Online Notarization session?

Accepted Answer

A device with a working camera and microphone, and a government-issued photo ID

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A fax machine, a scanner, and a certified copy of their birth certificate

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A notary witness physically present in the same room as the signer

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A bank-verified signature card and two forms of secondary identification

Question 5

If significant technical difficulties prevent clear audio-visual communication during a RON session, what is the notary's required course of action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the session and reschedule once the technical issues are resolved

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Continue the session using audio only if the identity verification was already completed

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Proceed with the session since partial communication is acceptable under most RON statutes

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Switch to email-based document exchange to complete the notarization

Question 6

Which state was among the first in the United States to enact Remote Online Notarization legislation?

Accepted Answer

Virginia

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California

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New York

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Texas

Question 7

Under what conditions may a RON notary notarize a document for a signer who is physically located in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary's state law permits international RON and the destination country will accept the notarization

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Never — RON is strictly limited to signers located within the United States

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Yes, automatically for any signer who communicates in English

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Only after obtaining prior written approval from the U.S. State Department