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  1. A notary in North Carolina charges $15 for a single notarial act. What is the consequence?

    Answer: The notary may be charged with overcharging, a disciplinary violation

    North Carolina law caps notary fees at $10 per notarial act, and charging above this limit is a disciplinary violation subject to sanctions.

  2. Under what circumstances may a North Carolina notary face liability even when acting in good faith?

    Answer: When the notary fails to follow required statutory procedures, causing harm

    Good faith does not shield a notary from liability if they fail to follow required procedures and that failure causes harm to a party.

  3. A notary receives a complaint filed with the Secretary of State's office. What is the first step in the disciplinary process?

    Answer: An investigation to determine if the complaint has merit

    Upon receiving a complaint, the Secretary of State's office conducts an investigation before taking any formal disciplinary action.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a recognized disciplinary action the Secretary of State can take against a North Carolina notary?

    Answer: Imposing a jail sentence directly

    The Secretary of State can reprimand, suspend, or revoke a commission, but imposing a jail sentence requires criminal prosecution through the courts.

  5. A notary's employer pressures the notary to backdate a notarization. If the notary complies, who bears liability?

    Answer: Both the notary and the employer may be held liable

    Both the notary who performed the improper act and the employer who directed it may face civil and criminal liability for the fraudulent backdating.

  6. A notary who refuses to notarize a document because of the signer's race or national origin may face liability under which law in addition to notary statutes?

    Answer: Federal and state anti-discrimination laws

    Refusing notary services based on race or national origin violates federal and state anti-discrimination laws in addition to notary statutes.

  7. After a North Carolina notary's commission is revoked, how long must they wait before reapplying?

    Answer: The Secretary of State determines the waiting period based on the violation

    The Secretary of State has discretion to set the terms under which a former notary may reapply after revocation, as there is no fixed statutory waiting period.