Electronic and Remote Notarization Flashcards
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A borrower in Reno wants a remote closing at 11 p.m. The Nevada electronic notary is available. Is the late hour a legal problem?
Answer: No; remote notarization may occur at any hour if all requirements are met
Nevada law imposes no time-of-day restriction on remote notarizations as long as all statutory requirements are satisfied.
Who may access or receive a copy of the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization?
Answer: Parties to the transaction and persons authorized by law, such as the Secretary of State
Recordings may be provided to transaction parties and disclosed as required by law or to the Secretary of State, not to the general public.
A document custodian asks the notary to backdate a remote notarization certificate by one day. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse; the certificate must reflect the actual date the act was performed
Backdating any notarial certificate is falsification and grounds for discipline regardless of the notarization method.
What distinguishes an electronic notarization from a remote (online) notarization?
Answer: Electronic notarization can occur with the signer physically present; remote notarization uses audio-visual appearance
Electronic notarization refers to notarizing electronic records, which may happen in person, while remote notarization involves a signer appearing by audio-visual technology.
If a Nevada electronic notary resigns the commission, what must be done with the electronic journal and recordings?
Answer: Retain them or transfer them to a designated repository as required for the retention period
Journals and recordings must be preserved for the statutory retention period even after resignation, either by the notary or an approved repository.
A remote signer appears intoxicated and confused on camera. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization because willingness and awareness are in doubt
A notary must refuse when the signer does not appear to act willingly and knowingly, and this duty applies fully during remote sessions.
Which fee rule applies to Nevada remote notarizations?
Answer: Statute caps the fee that may be charged for an electronic/remote notarial act
Nevada statute sets maximum fees for notarial acts, including a higher authorized cap for electronic and remote notarizations.