A simple email-confirmation standard chosen by the vendor
Identity Assurance Level 2, or an industry-accepted standard at least as secure
A standard lower than credential analysis because identity proofing is optional
Any standard used by a county clerk in paper notarizations
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: 19 NYCRR §182.7(a)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. Identity Assurance Level 2, or an industry-accepted standard at least as secure
Detailed Explanation
Identity proofing has a minimum security floor. 19 NYCRR §182.7(a) requires identity proofing to meet at least the Identity Assurance Level 2 standard in the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines, or an industry-accepted standard that is at least as secure. For contrast, credential analysis under §182.6 validates the ID credential itself, while identity proofing verifies information about the person.
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