NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Exam Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility 1

Question 1

What is the length of a notary public commission in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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2 years

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4 years

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10 years

Question 2

A North Carolina notary public must be at least how old at the time of application?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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16 years old

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17 years old

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21 years old

Question 3

Which of the following individuals would be ELIGIBLE to apply for a North Carolina notary commission?

Accepted Answer

A lawful permanent resident who works full-time at a business located in North Carolina

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A 16-year-old honor student who speaks fluent English

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A person convicted of a felony whose rights have never been restored

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A person who cannot read or write in any language

Question 4

Under North Carolina law, when a commissioned notary legally changes their name, they must notify the Secretary of State within:

Accepted Answer

30 days

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10 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 5

A North Carolina notary public is PROHIBITED from performing a notarial act when:

Accepted Answer

The notary is a named grantee or party to the transaction being notarized

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The signer is a coworker but not a supervisor

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The document will be recorded in another state

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The signer requests the notarization be completed in a language other than English

Question 6

What must a North Carolina notary do when their commission expires and they wish to continue performing notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Submit a new application and complete the required education course again

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Simply file a renewal notice with the county clerk

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Wait 6 months before reapplying

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Reapply only if their previous commission was revoked or suspended