If the remotely located principal exits the workflow before completion, what must the notary do?

In situations where a remotely located principal exits the workflow before the completion of the notarial act, the notary must restart the notarial act from the beginning. This requirement is in place to maintain the integrity of the notarial process and ensure that all necessary steps are followed in accordance with the law.

When a principal exits the session, it interrupts the flow of the notarial act, and restarting ensures that the notary can verify the identity of the principal, confirm their willingness to proceed, and properly witness the signing of the documents involved. This thorough approach safeguards against any potential issues related to the validity of the notarization, such as verification of consent and clarity of intent.

Continuing without restarting would not be permitted because it could undermine the legal standing of the notarization. Finalizing the act without the principal disregards the essential requirement of the principal's presence, and calling for confirmation, while useful for communication, does not substitute the need to restart the entire proceedings to ensure compliance with notarial standards. Therefore, ensuring that the notarial act is restarted is critical for maintaining procedural integrity.