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  1. Under North Carolina law, which technology standard must an electronic notarization platform meet to be considered compliant?

    Answer: It must conform to standards established by the NC Secretary of State

    NC electronic notarization platforms must conform to standards set by the Secretary of State under G.S. 10B-106.

  2. When a notary performs a remote online notarization (RON) in North Carolina, the audio-visual recording of the session must be retained for at least:

    Answer: 5 years

    North Carolina requires RON audio-visual recordings to be retained for a minimum of 5 years.

  3. A signer located in another U.S. state requests a North Carolina RON. The notary may proceed if:

    Answer: NC law governs the notarial act regardless of where the signer is physically located

    Under NC RON law, the notarial act is governed by NC law regardless of where the principal is physically located.

  4. Which of the following identity proofing methods is NOT typically accepted for remote online notarization in North Carolina?

    Answer: A personal vouching email from the signer's employer

    A personal vouching email from an employer does not meet the required technical identity proofing standards for RON.

  5. An electronic notarial seal in North Carolina must include all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: The notary's residential address

    A notary's residential address is not required on an electronic notarial seal; the county of commission is required instead.

  6. During a RON session, the audio-visual connection is lost after the principal has signed but before the notary has completed the notarial certificate. The notary should:

    Answer: Terminate the session and require the principal to start a new RON session

    If the audio-visual connection fails before the notarial act is complete, the session must be restarted to ensure a continuous, compliant recording.

  7. A North Carolina notary who performs electronic notarizations must register their electronic notarization capability with:

    Answer: The NC Secretary of State

    Notaries must register their electronic notarization capability with the NC Secretary of State before performing electronic notarial acts.