Electronic and Remote Notarization Flashcards
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Under New York's remote online notarization (RON) law, the notary must verify the signer's identity using:
Answer: Knowledge-based authentication or credential analysis technology
RON in New York requires identity verification through approved methods such as knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or credential analysis.
When a New York notary performs a remote online notarization, the audio-visual session must be:
Answer: Recorded and retained for a minimum of 10 years
New York RON law requires the notarization session to be recorded and retained for at least 10 years.
A New York remote online notarization is legally valid for which types of documents?
Answer: Most documents, with certain exceptions such as some wills and specific court filings
RON is broadly authorized in New York but certain documents — such as some wills — may have additional requirements or exceptions.
Under New York RON law, a notary who is physically located in New York may notarize for a signer who is:
Answer: Located anywhere in the United States or internationally, subject to applicable law
New York RON law allows the notary to serve signers located anywhere, as long as the notary is in New York and applicable law permits.
An electronic notarial certificate in New York must include:
Answer: The same information as a paper certificate plus a tamper-evident technology seal
An electronic notarial certificate must include all the standard certificate information plus be secured with tamper-evident technology.
A New York notary performing RON must use an approved RON platform that:
Answer: Meets standards set by the Department of State
RON platforms must meet standards established by the New York Department of State.