REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIES PUBLIC

Question 1

What is a remote online notary public (RON) permitted to do?

Answer 1

Perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual using communication technology.

This is governed by specific statutes and regulations.

Question 2

How can a remote online notary public identify a remotely located individual?

Answer 2

• Personal knowledge
• Credible witness
• Satisfactory evidence using at least two different types of identity proofing.

HRS §456-23; HAR §§5-11-69 and 5-11-70

Question 3

What must a RON confirm about a document during a notarial act?

Answer 3

That the document before the RON is the same document in which the remotely located individual made a statement or executed a signature.

HRS §456-23

Question 4

What must be created during the performance of a notarial act?

Answer 4

An audiovisual recording.

The recording must be retained for no less than 10 years.

Question 5

For how long must a RON retain the audiovisual recording of a notarial act?

Answer 5

No less than 10 years.

HRS §456-23

Question 6

Who may apply for a remote online notary public commission?

Answer 6

Only a notary public with an active commission.

HAR §5-11-62