What must be confirmed for an online notarization involving foreign principals to be valid?

For an online notarization involving foreign principals to be valid, it is essential that it complies with U.S. matter relation. This means that the notarization must pertain to a matter that has a connection to the United States. This requirement ensures that the transaction or document being notarized is relevant to U.S. laws and regulations, which allows the notarial act to be recognized legally within the United States.

By verifying compliance with U.S. matter relation, the notary public ensures that the notarization process aligns with state laws governing notarial acts. This focus on the relationship between the document and the jurisdiction helps maintain the integrity and legality of the notarization process, even when foreign principals are involved.

The other options, while they may relate to practical considerations surrounding international transactions, do not fundamentally address the legal necessity for the notarization to be valid within the U.S. legal framework.