RI Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 2

Question 1

Before performing a remote online notarization for the first time, what must a Rhode Island notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and identify the communication technology to be used

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Obtain a court order authorizing remote acts

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Pass a separate state-administered RON exam

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Register with the county clerk where the signer lives

Question 2

During a RON session, where must the Rhode Island notary be physically located?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Rhode Island

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Anywhere in the United States

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Anywhere in the world, as long as the signer is in Rhode Island

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In the same county as the signer

Question 3

A remotely located signer has never met the notary. Which method satisfies identity verification for RON?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government-issued ID plus identity proofing of the individual

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The signer verbally stating their name and date of birth

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Emailing a photocopy of a utility bill

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A friend of the signer vouching for them by phone after the session

Question 4

What must the notarial certificate indicate when an act is performed remotely?

Accepted Answer

That the notarization was performed using communication technology

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The brand name of the webcam used

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The signer's IP address

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The notary's home address

Question 5

How long must the audio-visual recording of a RON session generally be retained?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

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At least 1 year

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At least 90 days

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Only until the document is recorded

Question 6

What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) in the RON context?

Accepted Answer

A quiz drawing on the signer's personal history that the signer must answer within a time limit

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A test of the signer's knowledge of notary law

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The notary's memory of the signer's face

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A password shared between the notary and signer before the session

Question 7

Which of the following is required of the communication technology used in a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous, real-time audio and visual interaction between the notary and the signer

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Prerecorded video submitted by the signer

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Audio-only telephone connection

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Text chat with photo attachments