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  1. Under NCGS Chapter 10B, which best describes the notary's role when performing an acknowledgment?

    Answer: The notary verifies the signer's identity and that they signed willingly

    In an acknowledgment, the notary's role is limited to verifying the identity of the signer and confirming the signer acknowledges making the signature willingly. The notary does not certify the truth of the document's contents.

  2. A North Carolina notary discovers after completing a notarization that the signer used a fake ID. What is the notary's liability?

    Answer: The notary has no liability if they exercised reasonable care in reviewing the ID

    Under NC law, a notary who exercises reasonable care in verifying a signer's identity is not liable for fraud perpetrated by the signer using a fake ID. The notary must use reasonable diligence, but is not an infallible fraud detector.

  3. Under NC law, a notarized document with a defective notarial certificate may be:

    Answer: Reformable by a court if the defect is minor and intent is clear

    Minor defects in a notarial certificate do not automatically void a document. NC courts may reform a notarization if the defect is technical and the parties' intent is clear. However, major defects — such as missing essential elements — can make the notarization ineffective.

  4. Which notarial act would be appropriate for an affidavit of support?

    Answer: Jurat

    An affidavit of support requires the signer to swear that the statements in the document are true — this is a jurat. The signer must sign before the notary and take an oath or affirmation.

  5. A North Carolina notary may refuse to perform a notarization if:

    Answer: The notary cannot verify the signer's identity or the signer appears coerced

    A notary has a duty to refuse if they cannot satisfactorily identify the signer or if the signer appears to be signing under duress or coercion. The notary may not refuse based on personal disagreement with the document or the signer's language.

  6. Under NC law, 'satisfactory evidence of identity' for a notarization includes which of the following?

    Answer: A current passport, driver's license, or similar government-issued photo ID

    Under NCGS §10B-3, satisfactory evidence of identity means a current document issued by a government agency bearing a photographic image of the individual's face, their signature, and a physical description or serial number.