4.3 Remote Online Notary (RON) Identification
Key Takeaways
- RON uses Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) for identity verification
- Signer must provide name, address, DOB, and last 4 of SSN for KBA
- Photo ID must be captured by device camera (not uploaded)
- Automated systems verify ID authenticity
- Additional $50 fee for RON registration
Last updated: January 2026
Overview
Nebraska allows Remote Online Notarization (RON), which enables notaries to perform notarial acts with signers who are not physically present, using secure audio-video technology.
RON Identification Requirements
For remote online notarization, identity verification is more rigorous than traditional in-person notarization.
Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA)
| KBA Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Signer provides full legal name |
| Address | Signer provides current address |
| Date of Birth | Signer provides DOB |
| SSN (last 4) | Last four digits of Social Security Number |
| Questions | System generates questions from data records |
| Answers | Signer must answer correctly |
How KBA Works
- Signer enters personal information
- System pulls data from various databases
- System generates questions only the signer should know
- Questions may include: previous addresses, vehicle history, loan history, etc.
- Signer must answer correctly within a time limit
- Multiple failed attempts may lock out the session
Photo ID Verification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| ID capture | Must be captured by device camera |
| File uploads | NOT allowed - must be live capture |
| Front and back | Both sides required |
| Automated analysis | System verifies authenticity |
| Photo comparison | Live video compared to ID photo |
Important: Camera-Controlled Capture
The ID photo must be captured by a device camera controlled by the software. Signers cannot upload an image file of their ID. This prevents:
- Use of fraudulent or altered images
- Use of borrowed IDs
- Pre-captured images that don't match the live signer
RON Platform Requirements
Nebraska requires notaries to use approved RON platforms that include:
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Audio-video recording | Complete session recording |
| Tamper-evident technology | Secure electronic signatures |
| Identity proofing | KBA and credential analysis |
| Document security | Encrypted transmission and storage |
Becoming a Remote Online Notary
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Hold active Nebraska notary commission |
| Training | Complete state-approved RON training |
| Exam | Pass the RON exam |
| Platform | Choose an approved RON platform |
| Application | File online application |
| Fee | $50 (in addition to regular notary fees) |
On the Exam
- KBA = Knowledge-Based Authentication using personal data questions
- ID must be captured live by camera, not uploaded as an image
- RON requires approved platform with audio-video recording
- Additional $50 fee for RON registration
- Signer must provide last 4 of SSN for KBA
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