An electronic notary must keep a recording of the audio-video conference used for a remote act for at least ten years.
An electronic notary must keep the journal or records required by Part 182 for the period set by regulation.
A remote electronic certificate should state that the person appeared through communication technology.
A remote audio-video recording may be discarded after two years if the certificate itself was recorded in the county clerk's office.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-c(2)(b)
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. A remote audio-video recording may be discarded after two years if the certificate itself was recorded in the county clerk's office.
Detailed Explanation
Remote recordings have a long retention rule. Executive Law §135-c(2)(b) requires the audio-video recording used to ascertain identity to be maintained for at least ten years, and the certificate should state appearance through communication technology under §135-c(5)(d). Unlike a short local filing retention period, the remote-recording period is expressly long.
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