NYS Electronic and Remote Notarization 2

Question 1

Under New York's remote online notarization (RON) law, the notary must verify the signer's identity using:

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication or credential analysis technology

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A personal phone call only

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A handwritten letter of introduction from the signer

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Verification by the county clerk

Question 2

When a New York notary performs a remote online notarization, the audio-visual session must be:

Accepted Answer

Recorded and retained for a minimum of 10 years

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Conducted live in real time without any recording

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Recorded if the notary chooses, but not required

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Witnessed by a second notary on video

Question 3

A New York remote online notarization is legally valid for which types of documents?

Accepted Answer

Most documents, with certain exceptions such as some wills and specific court filings

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All document types without exception

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Only financial documents

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Only real estate documents

Question 4

Under New York RON law, a notary who is physically located in New York may notarize for a signer who is:

Accepted Answer

Located anywhere in the United States or internationally, subject to applicable law

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Only in New York State

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Only in the same county as the notary

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Only in a state that has enacted equivalent RON laws

Question 5

An electronic notarial certificate in New York must include:

Accepted Answer

The same information as a paper certificate plus a tamper-evident technology seal

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The notary's physical address

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A QR code linking to the Department of State

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A biometric scan of the notary

Question 6

A New York notary performing RON must use an approved RON platform that:

Accepted Answer

Meets standards set by the Department of State

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Has been personally tested by the notary for at least 30 days

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Has been approved by the county clerk where the notary is registered

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Charges no more than $5 per session