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

Answer

NCGS 10B-31 caps the fee for each notarial act at $10. Notaries may charge less or waive the fee entirely, but may not exceed this statutory maximum.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A 6-hour approved notary education course

Answer

NCGS 10B-5 requires first-time applicants to complete a 6-hour notary education course approved by the Secretary of State before the commission is granted. Renewal applicants have a shorter course requirement.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

$10,000

Answer

NCGS 10B-7 requires every notary applicant to obtain and file a $10,000 surety bond. The bond protects the public from financial harm caused by a notary's misconduct.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The official seal must include the notary's name exactly as commissioned, the county where commissioned, the words 'North Carolina,' and the commission expiration date — all required elements under NCGS 10B-36.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Notarizing their own signature on a document

Answer

NCGS 10B-34 prohibits a notary from notarizing a document in which the notary is a named party or signer. Notarizing one's own signature is a fundamental conflict of interest barred by statute.

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