Official Seal and Journal Flashcards
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Under NCGS Chapter 10B, a NC notary's official seal must contain which of the following?
Answer: The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' the state 'North Carolina,' and the commission expiration date
Under NCGS §10B-36, the required elements of a NC notary's official seal are: the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' 'North Carolina,' and the commission expiration date. Personal information like home address or SSN is not included.
Under NC law, what happens to a NC notary's official seal and journal when the commission expires?
Answer: The notary should disable or destroy the seal to prevent unauthorized use
When a NC notary's commission expires, the notary should disable or destroy the official seal to prevent its unauthorized use. Using a seal after commission expiration — or allowing others to use it — is improper.
A NC notary's seal impression on a document is partially illegible. Under NCGS Chapter 10B, this:
Answer: Is a technical defect that may or may not void the notarization depending on whether substantial compliance is met
A partially illegible seal impression is a technical defect. Under the substantial compliance doctrine of NCGS §10B-68, if the defect is minor and the certificate otherwise clearly establishes the notarization, the document may still be valid.
Under NC law, which type of notary is REQUIRED to maintain a journal of notarial acts?
Answer: Only electronic notaries are required to maintain a journal under NCGS Chapter 10B
Under NCGS §10B-130, electronic notaries are required to maintain an electronic journal. Traditional notaries are not required by statute to maintain a journal, though it is strongly recommended as best practice.
A NC notary purchases a new seal after renewing their commission. The new seal shows an expiration date 6 months later than the actual commission expiration. The notary should:
Answer: Return the seal for correction — the seal must match the actual commission expiration date
The official seal must accurately reflect the notary's actual commission expiration date. Using a seal with an incorrect date — even if the error is the seal vendor's mistake — could compromise the notarization and should be corrected immediately.
Under NCGS Chapter 10B, an electronic notary's journal entry must include which of the following?
Answer: The type of notarial act, date, principal's name, and method of identity verification
Under NCGS §10B-130, each electronic journal entry must include: the type and date of the notarial act, the name and address of the principal, the type of identification used to verify the principal's identity, and any fee charged.