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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote Notarization (WA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Washington

What must a Washington notary write in the tangible journal for a notarization performed remotely?

  1. The signer's signature, collected by mail
  2. A copy of the remote session recording
  3. The name of the identity proofing vendor only
  4. A notation that the act was performed remotely
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D. A notation that the act was performed remotely — WAC 308-30-200(1)(b)(iii), (4).

Question 2 · Washington

For how long must the audio-visual recording of a Washington remote notarial act be kept?

  1. At least five years
  2. At least ten years
  3. At least seven years
  4. At least three years
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B. At least ten years — RCW 42.45.280(6); WAC 308-30-330(2).

Question 3 · Washington

How much time does a remotely located individual have to answer all knowledge-based authentication questions?

  1. Two minutes
  2. Five minutes
  3. One minute
  4. Ten minutes
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A. Two minutes — WAC 308-30-300(3)(d).

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