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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote notarization (SD): practice questions

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Question 1 · South Dakota

Under SDCL 18-1-11.5, a register of deeds must accept a tangible copy of an electronically notarized record when:

  1. The signer re-signs the paper copy
  2. It bears a raised embossed seal
  3. The county auditor initials the copy
  4. The notary certifies it is an accurate copy
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D. The notary certifies it is an accurate copy — SDCL 18-1-11.5 and 18-1-11.6.

Question 2 · South Dakota

How long must a South Dakota notary retain the electronic audio-visual copy of a notarial act performed with a tamper-evident system?

  1. Five years
  2. Seven years
  3. Three years
  4. Ten years
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D. Ten years — SDCL 18-1-11.3.

Question 3 · South Dakota

For a remote online notarization of an electronic record under SDCL 18-1-11.2, identity must be established by:

  1. One government photo ID shown on camera
  2. The oath of one credible witness
  3. Two different methods of identity proofing
  4. A notarized identity affidavit
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C. Two different methods of identity proofing — SDCL 18-1-11.2(1).

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