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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote notarization (LA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Louisiana

How long must a notary keep the audio and video recording of each remote online notarization?

  1. At least five years
  2. At least ten years
  3. At least three years
  4. At least one year
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B. At least ten years — La. R.S. 35:629(A)(2).

Question 2 · Louisiana

If the notary does not personally know a remote signer, how is identity verified?

  1. A government photo ID with signature, credential analysis, and identity proofing
  2. Two credible witnesses who appear on video and swear to the signer's identity
  3. A copy of a utility bill and a bank statement sent to the notary in advance
  4. The signer's oath on video, recorded and kept with the notary's journal
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A. A government photo ID with signature, credential analysis, and identity proofing — La. R.S. 35:627(A).

Question 3 · Louisiana

Where must a witness to a remote online notarial act be located?

  1. Anywhere at all, if joined by a live video link
  2. In the physical presence of the notary
  3. In the same parish where the notary is located
  4. In the physical presence of the party
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D. In the physical presence of the party — La. R.S. 35:626(A).

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