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  1. A NC notarial certificate for an acknowledgment must state the name of the:

    Answer: Principal who signed the document

    An acknowledgment certificate must identify the principal — the person who appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the document. This is essential for connecting the certificate to the person whose act is being authenticated.

  2. Under NCGS Chapter 10B, the venue on a notarial certificate refers to:

    Answer: The state and county where the notarization took place

    The venue on a notarial certificate identifies the state and county where the notarization took place. It appears at the top of the certificate as 'State of North Carolina, County of ___.'

  3. A NC notarial certificate that uses the phrase 'subscribed and sworn to before me' is most appropriate for which type of notarial act?

    Answer: Jurat

    'Subscribed and sworn to before me' is classic jurat language. 'Subscribed' means signed before the notary and 'sworn' refers to the oath administered by the notary. This phrase confirms both required elements of a jurat.

  4. Under NC law, may a notary complete a 'blank' notarial certificate that does not yet have a document attached?

    Answer: No — the certificate must be attached to or part of the document being notarized

    A NC notary may not complete a notarial certificate that is not attached to a document or has blank spaces that will be filled in later. Pre-signing certificates or signing certificates for non-existent documents is a prohibited act.

  5. A document presented to a NC notary has a pre-printed notarial certificate that incorrectly states the county. The notary should:

    Answer: Cross out the incorrect county and write in the correct county before signing

    The notary must ensure the certificate accurately reflects the notarization. If the pre-printed county is wrong, the notary should correct it (cross out and initial, or use a separate certificate) to ensure the venue accurately states where the notarization occurred.

  6. Under NCGS Chapter 10B, which of the following is a required element on the notary's official seal that must also appear on the notarial certificate?

    Answer: The notary's commission expiration date

    Both the notary's official seal and the notarial certificate must include the commission expiration date. This allows anyone reviewing the document to verify that the notary was validly commissioned at the time of the notarization.