In this session at Notarize's conference, Rewired, Notarize gives a masterclass presentation for those interested in becoming an electronic notary.

1. RON 101 Master Class
Ashley Spiess

2. Master Notary
Jeopardy

3. Nota-Knowledge
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4. $100
What is the most commonly
used Notarial Act?

5. $200
How many documents are
estimated to be notarized
per year?

6. $300
True or False
A document can require an
acknowledgment and an
Oath at the same time..

7. $400
True or False
My E-Notary Commission is
separate from my Paper
Commission..

8. $500
How many states have
passed R.O.N laws?

9. $750
What are the three ways a
signer can appear before a
Notary?

10. $1000
True or False
Electronic Signatures have
to look exactly like the
signer’s true authentic
signature..

11. $1500
True or False
An ID can have more to the
name but never less than
what’s listed on the
document...

12. $2000
True or False
Temporary ID’s can be
accepted for
E-Notarization?

13. $2500
In the Notary world, a
“protest” is defined as..

14. $3000
E-Notarization is defined by
the timezone of the Signer
or the Notary?

15. $5000
True or False
An E-Notary notarize a
documents for signers in
US Territories..

16. RON 101 Master
Class

17. Hi… We’re Notarize!

18. UnderwriterNotary
LenderReal Estate
Agent/Broker
Title
Real Estate
Ecosystem

19. WSJ Reports on the Future of Digital Mortgages
● In 2017, a couple closed
on their three-bedroom
home from a laptop
● This Chicago couple
closed on a home loan
from a Michigan lender
using a Virginia notary
public

21. Notary Customer Service
with 6,000+ five-star
reviews

22. • Notary Fundamentals
• Document Training
• Mitigating Legal Risk
• E-Notarization
• Digital Mortgage
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Service Skills

23. Notarization Types
Traditional
Paper Notarization, All documents are
completed before a notary on paper
Remote Online Notarization
(R.O.N)
All documents are signed
and notarized electronically
over a video feed. No travel
or paper required.
E-Closing Hybrid
Documents that don’t require
notarization are completed
electronically (e-signed), recordable
documents are printed & wet signed.
Or a full E-Notarization is completed
with the signer physically present.

24. An “E-”... What?
Electronic Notary (E-Notary)
• A Notary Public who is specially
commissioned to notarize documents
electronically through various technology
methods. *State certification & application
processes may vary
• Holds a Digital Seal, Signature &
Digital Signature Certificate
• Must be physically located in an
approved E-Notary state.

25. In-Person E-Notary
• Completes notarizations in person
• Can only serve local/in state signers
• May use a portable Computer or Tablet to
complete Electronic Documents
• May have printed documents to sign/notarize
• May not use a Digital Seal
• May not have an audit trail

26. R.O.N E-Notary
• Completes notarizations flexibly via webcam
• Can serve customers in all 50 States & overseas.
• Uses technology for all interactions Laptop, IPad,
Iphone etc.
• Will only use digital documents
• Applies Digital Seal & Signature
• Contains a full secure audit trail

27. Widespread Impact of RON

28. E-Notary
Credentials

29. Digital Signature
Digital Seal
Digital Certificate

30. Digital Certificate
Validates and certifies the
identity of the person holding
this certificate.
$100
for 2 yrs

31. Traditional Requirements May Apply..
State requirements not only apply
to your Paper Notary Commission
but also impact your E-Notary
Commission.
Your S.O.S site is the best
resource for this!

32. Shaping Compliance As We Know It..
● Document Integrity & Audit Trail
● Video Evidence
● Cutting Edge Authenticity
Procedures
● Knowledge Based Authentication

33. In 2014, the National Notary
Association surveyed 2,900 notaries
as part of an ID-matching quiz.

34. 34
The quiz presented 18 pairs of photos
One photo was of a real driver’s license
The other photo was either the driver or an imposter
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
16 17 1813 14 15

35. 35
The quiz presented 18 pairs of photos
Half of the pairs were of imposters
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
16 17 1813 14 15

36. 36
The Need - ID Proofing is Complicated
68%
69%Identify
Match
Identify
Imposter

37. Notary Economics
Printer, Scanner,
Computer, Toner,
Paper
$1,255
Commission,
Training, E&O, Bond
$250
Tank of Gas
$33
Loan Signing: 1 hr
Commute: 1 hr
2 hrs
$1500-$2000 $400-$450

38. Why Be an E-Notary?
Computer, Headset
$800
$1050-$1200
Commission,
Training, E&O, Bond
$250
Loan Signing: 40 min
40 min

39. It’s Where the World is Going..

41. 22 States and Counting!

43. • Visit your Secretary of State’s Website
• Application Windows
• Requirements
• Regulations
RON Applies to Me!!
• Get the right Technical Equipment
• Research your State’s RON Law!
• Ensure your Notary Credentials are up to date
• Be an advocate for the cause!

44. My State isn’t Listed What Can I Do??
• Reach out to local Gov
Representatives & Secretary of
State.
• Spread awareness to gain
community buy in and interest
• Check in with Notarize! We’re probably
working on the legislation!

45. Let’s Take a Tour!

46. We Wrote a
Book…
And You
Get a Copy!

47. Moving From
Paper to
Digital
Closings
Glimmer 6-7
11:00am-12:00pm
Infusing Online
Closings into
your
Company’s
DNA
Glimmer 6-7
2:00pm-2:45pm
RON 101
/
Removing
Barriers to Digital
Mortgage
Adoption
RON - Glimmer 4
Barriers - Glimmer 6-7
3:00pm-3:45pm
Ready to Learn More?

48. Q&A