Under which condition must a remote online notary public cease operations?

A remote online notary public must cease operations if the vendor ceases to provide compliant technology. This is crucial because notary practices rely on secure and legally compliant technology to ensure that the notarization process is valid and secure. When the vendor that supplies the technology can no longer guarantee compliance with legal standards, it jeopardizes the integrity of the notarial acts being performed.

Moreover, remote online notarization involves specific requirements regarding identity verification, security features, and the storage of records, all of which must be met to fulfill legal obligations. If the technology provided is not compliant, the notary cannot perform their duties according to regulations, thus necessitating a halt in operations until a compliant solution is found.

In contrast, the other options do not inherently require a notary to cease operations in the same way. For example, the adequacy of technology does not impact ongoing operations; a lack of requests does not violate any regulations; and finding a newer system may not require ceasing operations, as long as current compliance standards are met.