New York Notary Public Exam — All Questions

To perform remote online notarizations in New York, a notary must:

• a.Do nothing extra
• b.Register the RON capability with the Department of State and use approved technology✓
• c.Move out of state
• d.Give up paper notarization

A New York notary must register to perform remote online notarizations and use communication technology providing real-time audio-video, identity verification (credential analysis/identity proofing or personal knowledge), and a tamper-evident electronic signature. RON is authorized but regulated.

After a New York remote online notarization, the notary must:

• a.Delete all records
• b.Do nothing
• c.Create and retain an audio-video recording and keep a record for the required period✓
• d.Mail the recording to the signer

New York requires the notary to make and retain an audio-video recording of each remote act and keep a record/journal for the retention period set by law. These recordkeeping duties are mandatory for remote/electronic acts.