Notary History
In medieval Europe, notaries often played a role in the creation of these important documents related to land ownership.
What are deeds and charters?
In most cases, you need at least this many forms of identification for notarization.
What is two forms of identification?
In RON, what is the ethical responsibility of a notary if the signer is unable to communicate effectively due to a language barrier?
What is refuse to notarize and arranging for a qualified translator or interpreter?
What is true.
This famous author and inventor, known for his lightning rod and bifocals, also served as a notary public.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
In colonial America, notaries often served as the equivalent of this modern-day profession, helping with legal documents and wills.
What are lawyers or attorneys?
True or False: Social Security cards are commonly accepted as primary identification for notarization.
What is False?
In RON, what is the ethical obligation of a notary if they suspect fraud, coercion, or any other unethical behavior during the transaction?
What is to refuse to notarize and report their suspicions?
In the United States, which federal law provides a framework for eSign?
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act)
This well-known American actress, famous for her roles in "Pretty Woman" and "Erin Brockovich," once held a notary commission.
Who is Julia Roberts?
The practice of notarization dates back to ancient times. In which civilization did notarial practices first emerge?
What is Roman civilization?
Notaries commonly record identification information in this document.
What is a Notary Journal or Notary Record Book?
True or False: It is considered an ethical violation for a notary to notarize a document for a family member in a RON transaction.
What is True?
What legal doctrine states that notarized documents are presumed to be authentic and accurate in court?
The Best Evidence Rule.
Before becoming one of the most famous martial artists and actors of all time, he worked as a notary public in Seattle.
Who is Bruce Lee?
In the 13th century, this famous Italian traveler and explorer also worked as a notary in Genoa.
Who is Marco Polo?
Notaries typically verify the name, photograph, physical description, and this on the identification presented by the signer.
What is the expiration date?
When performing RON, what is the ethical duty of a notary if they have a personal interest in the transaction?
What is to recuse themselves from the notarization?
Who was the American Bar Association Section Adviser that helped draft the Remote Online Notarization Uniform Law Act (RULONA)?
Who is Timothy Reiniger.
Before achieving fame as a comedian and late-night talk show host, he worked as a notary in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Who is David Letterman?
The Notary Public Code, a landmark document regulating notaries in ancient Rome, was established during the reign of this Roman emperor.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
Name these two processes, used in RON, involving the signer presenting their identification to a camera and responding to questions to confirm their identity.
What is credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)?
What is the term for the ethical responsibility of a notary to ensure that the signer fully understands the document they are notarizing, especially in RON where physical presence may not be possible?
What is ensuring informed consent?
What is the full name of the bill PROPOSED for federal remote online notarization?
What is Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act (SECURE Notarization Act)?
This influential American writer, known for works like "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables," served as a notary in Massachusetts.
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?