NC Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 3

Question 1

A NC electronic notary must store their electronic signature and seal in a manner that is:

Accepted Answer

Under the notary's exclusive control and protected from unauthorized use

Answer

Under NCGS §10B-122, a NC electronic notary's electronic signature and seal must be kept under their exclusive control and protected by a password or other security measure to prevent unauthorized use.

Question 2

Under NC law, may a NC-commissioned electronic notary perform remote online notarizations for signers located outside the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes — NC law has no geographic restriction on where signers may be located

Answer

NC law does not restrict where the principal may be located for a remote online notarization. A NC electronic notary physically located in NC may perform RON for signers located anywhere in the world, as the notarization is deemed performed in NC.

Question 3

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, the recording of a remote online notarization session in NC must be retained for at least:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Under NCGS §10B-130, the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization session must be retained by the electronic notary for at least 5 years after the session date.

Question 4

A NC traditional notary (without electronic notary registration) receives a document that was previously notarized electronically and is asked to certify its authenticity. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the question to a licensed attorney or the NC SOS

Answer

A traditional NC notary without electronic notary training and registration should not attempt to authenticate or evaluate electronic notarizations. Questions about the validity of an electronic notarization are best referred to the NC SOS or legal counsel.

Question 5

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, an electronic notary may use which of the following as an acceptable technology platform for remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Only platforms specifically approved and listed by the NC Secretary of State

Answer

NC law requires electronic notaries to use technology platforms that have been approved by the NC Secretary of State and meet the state's security and identity-proofing standards. General consumer video conferencing tools do not meet these requirements.

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NC Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 3