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
Remote Online Notary (RON) Identification
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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