NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Exam Notary Public Laws and Regulations 1

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a North Carolina notary may charge for performing a single notarial act under NCGS Chapter 10B?

Accepted Answer

$10

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$5

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$15

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$25

Question 2

Before receiving an initial North Carolina notary commission, an applicant is required to complete:

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A 6-hour approved notary education course

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A 3-hour online self-paced refresher course

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A 10-hour apprenticeship under an active notary

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A state-administered proctored written examination only

Question 3

What surety bond amount must a North Carolina notary obtain as a condition of commissioning under NCGS Chapter 10B?

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$10,000

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$2,500

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$5,000

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$25,000

Question 4

Under NCGS 10B-36, which of the following information is required to appear on a North Carolina notary's official seal?

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The notary's name, county of commission, 'North Carolina,' and commission expiration date

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The notary's home address and telephone number

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The notary's signature, a unique serial number, and the state seal

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The notary's name and the words 'Notary Public' only

Question 5

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, a North Carolina notary is expressly prohibited from:

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Notarizing their own signature on a document

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Notarizing documents written in a foreign language

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Performing notarial acts outside their county of commissioning

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Charging a fee for routine acknowledgment acts

Question 6

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, which of the following constitutes a statutory ground for revocation or suspension of a North Carolina notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Conviction of a felony after the commission is granted

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Performing more than 50 notarial acts in a single calendar month

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Notarizing documents outside of normal business hours

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Charging the maximum allowable $10 fee per notarial act