Personal appearance under Part 182 can be physical or electronic if all requirements of the Part are met.
Communication technology must allow simultaneous sight and sound.
An electronic notarial act may be performed by a notary who is physically outside New York so long as the principal is in New York.
Part 182 separately defines identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing.
Correct Answer
C. An electronic notarial act may be performed by a notary who is physically outside New York so long as the principal is in New York.
AI Explanation
The notary—not just the signer—must meet the location rule. Executive Law §135-c and 19 NYCRR §182.4(a)(3) require the electronic notary to be physically located within the boundaries of New York when performing electronic notarial acts. Not to be confused with the principal, who may in some situations be elsewhere.
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