Sec. 5. The identity of the principal in a remote notarial act may be verified by any of the following:
(1) The remote notary public's personal knowledge of the principal's identity.
(2) A credible witness's knowledge of the principal's identity.
(3) All of the following:
(A) Remote presentation by the principal of a credential identifying the principal.
(B) Credential analysis and visual inspection by the remote notary public of the credential described in clause (A).
(C) Identity proofing of the principal, which may include a dynamic knowledge based authentication assessment or use of a public key infrastructure.
(4) Another method that uses technology that meets or exceeds the standards for approval established by the secretary of state under IC 33-42-16-2.
As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.128.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts
33-42-17-1. Application of Chapter
33-42-17-2. Registration; Fee; Term
33-42-17-3. Remote Notary Public Functions; Requirements; Use of Equipment
33-42-17-4. Principal Appearance
33-42-17-5. Verification of Principal's Identity
33-42-17-6. Approval of Remote Notarial Act Equipment
33-42-17-7. Electronic Notarial Certificate; Form
33-42-17-8. Electronic Journal
33-42-17-9. Remote Notary Public Fees
33-42-17-10. Presumption of Validity of Remote Notarial Act
33-42-17-11. Electronic Data Base of Remote Notaries Public and Technology Vendors
33-42-17-12. Remote Notarial Act Considered Performed in Indiana