Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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Under NC law, which of the following is acceptable evidence of a signer's identity for purposes of notarization?
Answer: A valid passport issued by a foreign government with a photograph
G.S. 10B-3 defines satisfactory evidence of identity to include current passports issued by any government, provided they bear a photo and signature.
A signer is physically unable to sign their name. Under NC law, how may the notarization proceed?
Answer: The signer may make a mark, such as an X, which the notary then witnesses as the signature
G.S. 10B-20(a)(4) and related provisions allow a principal to make a mark in lieu of a signature when physically unable to write, and the notary witnesses that mark.
Which type of notarial act requires the signer to take an oath or affirmation swearing to the truthfulness of the document's contents?
Answer: Jurat (verification or proof)
A jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm under oath that the statements in the document are true, whereas an acknowledgment only confirms the signature was voluntary.
A NC notary who permanently moves to another state and no longer has a regular place of work in NC must:
Answer: Immediately notify the Secretary of State and their commission becomes void
Under G.S. 10B-9, a notary who loses both NC residency and a regular NC place of work must resign their commission, which then becomes void.
Which of the following events causes a NC notary commission to become automatically void?
Answer: The notary loses NC residency and no longer has a regular place of work in NC
G.S. 10B-9 voids a commission when the notary no longer satisfies the residency or regular-employment-in-NC qualification.
A NC notary is served with a court subpoena requiring testimony about a notarization they performed two years ago. The notary must:
Answer: Comply with the subpoena and provide testimony as required by the court
Unlike attorney-client privilege, NC notary law provides no general confidentiality privilege; a notary served with a valid subpoena must comply.
Under G.S. Chapter 10B, which of the following is a valid ground for the Secretary of State to revoke a NC notary commission?
Answer: The notary was convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude
G.S. 10B-60 authorizes the Secretary of State to revoke a commission when a notary is convicted of a crime involving dishonesty, false statements, or moral turpitude.