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  1. What is the fee a North Carolina notary may charge for performing a single notarial act?

    Answer: Up to $10

    North Carolina law caps the fee for each notarial act at $10.

  2. A notary's journal entry for a jurat must include which of the following?

    Answer: The type of identification presented by the signer

    Journal entries must record the type of identification used to verify the signer's identity.

  3. A North Carolina notary who relocates permanently to another state should:

    Answer: Resign the commission with the NC Secretary of State

    A notary who permanently moves out of North Carolina must resign their commission because residency or employment in NC is required.

  4. Which scenario correctly describes when a notary MUST use a journal?

    Answer: For every notarial act performed

    North Carolina law requires notaries to record every notarial act in a sequential journal.

  5. An NC notary's commission is automatically void if:

    Answer: The notary is convicted of a felony

    A felony conviction automatically disqualifies a person from holding a notary commission in North Carolina.

  6. When performing a verification on oath or affirmation, the notary must ensure the signer:

    Answer: Swears or affirms that the contents of the document are true

    A verification on oath (jurat) requires the signer to swear or affirm that the statements in the document are true.

  7. How long must a North Carolina notary retain their journal after their commission expires or is resigned?

    Answer: 5 years

    NC notaries must retain their journal for at least 5 years after their commission ends.