FREE NC Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility Questions and Answers

Question 1

Initial applicants must submit their application within _______ after taking the class.

Accepted Answer

Three months

Answer

One month

Answer

Two months

Answer

Six months

Question 2

The appointee shall appear before the register of deeds _____ after receiving the oath of notification letter.

Accepted Answer

No later than 45 days

Answer

Within 30 days

Answer

Within 45 days

Answer

No later than 60 days

Question 3

An appointee is defined as:

Accepted Answer

An individual who has been appointed or reappointed to the office of notary public but has not yet taken the oath of office to be commissioned

Answer

A notary who has taken the oath of office

Answer

An individual who performs notarial acts

Answer

A person authorized to revoke a notary's commission

Question 4

What does "commissioning date" refer to in the context of a notary public?

Accepted Answer

The date commissioning or recommissioning is entered on a commission certificate

Answer

The date a notary's application is approved

Answer

The date a notary's commission expires

Answer

The date a notary is sworn into office

Question 5

Where does one typically take the oath of office as a notary public in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Register of Deeds office

Answer

Clerk of Court office

Answer

Secretary of State's office

Answer

County Sheriff's office

Question 6

How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your notary commission expires?

Accepted Answer

10 weeks

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Question 7

How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

4 years