UT Notary - Utah Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Utah remote notary is conducting a RON session. The signer is physically located in Germany for the transaction. Where must the notary be physically located to perform the notarial act legally?

Accepted Answer

Physically within the geographical boundaries of the State of Utah.

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Anywhere in the world, as long as they use a state-approved RON platform.

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Anywhere within the United States.

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In the same county in Utah where their commission is filed.

Question 2

According to Utah law, what is the mandatory retention period for the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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3 years

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10 years

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7 years

Question 3

When identifying a signer for a remote online notarization who is not personally known to the notary, Utah law requires a multi-step identity verification process. Which of the following combinations is required?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis of a government-issued ID and answering knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions.

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Answering knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions and presenting a valid ID via webcam.

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Presenting two different forms of government-issued ID via webcam.

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Providing a sworn statement from one credible witness who is also present on the audio-visual call.

Question 4

A client asks a Utah remote notary to perform a RON. Which of the following is a specific requirement for the notarial certificate used for this remote notarization?

Accepted Answer

It must include a statement that the notarization was performed remotely.

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It must be printed on tamper-evident paper after the session.

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It must list the specific RON technology vendor used.

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It must be signed in a different color ink than the signer's electronic signature.

Question 5

A person is applying to become a remote notary in Utah. In addition to holding a traditional notary commission, what is the required surety bond amount they must obtain?

Accepted Answer

$10,000, which can be a new bond or an increase to their existing bond.

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$5,000, the same as a traditional notary.

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$15,000, to cover both traditional and remote acts.

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$25,000, due to the increased risk of online transactions.

Question 6

Which of the following statements BEST describes the journal requirements for a Utah notary authorized to perform remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

The notary must keep a secure electronic journal for all RONs, but a paper journal is acceptable for in-person notarizations.

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A journal is recommended for RON but only mandatory for real estate transactions.

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The notary must use the same permanently bound paper journal for both traditional and remote notarizations.

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A journal is optional for all notarial acts, whether remote or in-person, but is considered a best practice.

A Utah remote notary is conducting a RON session.The signer is physically located in Germany for the transaction.Where must the notary be physically located to perform the notarial act legally?

A Utah remote notary is conducting a RON session.
The signer is physically located in Germany for the transaction.
Where must the notary be physically located to perform the notarial act legally?