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  1. A notary public moves to a new address within North Carolina. What must they do?

    Answer: Notify the NC Secretary of State within 45 days of the address change

    NC notaries must notify the Secretary of State of any address change within 45 days to keep their commission current.

  2. Which of the following correctly describes a 'disqualifying' condition for a notary commission in North Carolina?

    Answer: Having a misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude

    A conviction involving moral turpitude, even if a misdemeanor, can disqualify an applicant from receiving a NC notary commission.

  3. When a North Carolina notary ceases to be a resident of the state, what happens to their commission?

    Answer: The commission is automatically revoked

    NC residency is a continuing requirement; losing residency automatically terminates the notary commission.

  4. A notary is asked by their employer to back-date a notarial certificate to yesterday's date. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Refuse, as back-dating is an improper notarial act

    Back-dating a notarial certificate is fraudulent and prohibited regardless of who requests it.

  5. What notarial act involves a signer declaring under oath that the contents of a document are true?

    Answer: Jurat

    A jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm under oath that the document's contents are true, witnessed by the notary.

  6. Which entity has the authority to revoke a North Carolina notary's commission?

    Answer: The NC Secretary of State

    The NC Secretary of State has the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a notary commission for cause.

  7. A notary's seal is lost or stolen. What is the notary's FIRST required action?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and cease using any seal until a new one is obtained

    A notary whose seal is lost or stolen must notify the Secretary of State promptly and stop performing notarial acts until a replacement seal is secured.