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  1. How early before expiration may a North Carolina notary submit a renewal application?

    Answer: 90 days

    A North Carolina notary may submit a renewal application up to 90 days before the current commission expires.

  2. What name must a North Carolina notary use on notarial certificates and their official seal?

    Answer: The name exactly as it appears on their commission

    A notary must use the name exactly as it appears on their commission when signing certificates and on their official seal.

  3. What happens to a North Carolina notary commission if the notary is convicted of a felony after being commissioned?

    Answer: The commission is immediately suspended or revoked

    A felony conviction after commissioning is grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of the notary's commission by the Secretary of State.

  4. In North Carolina, who issues the actual notary commission certificate after the applicant takes the oath?

    Answer: The Secretary of State

    The Secretary of State issues the formal notary commission certificate after the applicant completes the oath of office.

  5. If a North Carolina notary moves to another state and no longer works or resides in North Carolina, what happens to their commission?

    Answer: The commission becomes void because the residency/employment requirement is no longer met

    A notary commission becomes void if the notary no longer resides in or maintains a regular place of employment or practice in North Carolina.

  6. Which statement best describes a North Carolina notary's obligation regarding a change of employer?

    Answer: No notification to the Secretary of State is required for a change of employer

    A change of employer does not require notification to the Secretary of State; the commission is personal and not tied to an employer.

  7. A North Carolina notary applicant who fails the background check due to a qualifying criminal conviction may appeal the denial to which body?

    Answer: The Office of Administrative Hearings

    An applicant whose commission is denied may appeal to the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case hearing.