NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Fees and Commission Changes Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to North Carolina General Statute § 10B-31, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for taking a traditional, paper-based acknowledgment with one principal signature?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

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$5.00

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$15.00

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$25.00

Question 2

A North Carolina notary agrees to travel to a client's office to notarize a document. Which of the following conditions MUST be met for the notary to charge a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

The travel fee must be agreed upon in writing by the principal before the travel occurs.

Answer

The notary must charge a flat fee of $25 for all travel.

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The travel distance must exceed 10 miles from the notary's primary office.

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The travel fee cannot exceed the fee charged for the notarial act itself.

Question 3

A notary public in North Carolina legally changes their name after getting married. According to G.S. § 10B-51, the notary must send a signed notice of the change to the Secretary of State within what timeframe?

Accepted Answer

45 days

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10 days

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30 days

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90 days

Question 4

A notary is called to a local business to notarize a contract signed by two partners (two principal signatures). The notary performs two separate acknowledgments on the document. The notary also travels to the location after securing a written agreement to charge a $20 travel fee. What is the total maximum amount the notary can charge for this service?

Accepted Answer

$40.00

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$30.00

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$20.00

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$50.00

Question 5

A notary moves their primary residence from Mecklenburg County to Union County but continues to work in Mecklenburg County. Which of the following actions is the notary required to take regarding their commission?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the address change within 45 days.

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Obtain a new seal with Union County on it immediately.

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Resign their commission and reapply as a resident of Union County.

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Do nothing, as their place of employment has not changed.

Question 6

Which of the following represents the maximum fee a North Carolina notary can charge for administering an oath or affirmation to a single individual, where no signature is notarized?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

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$25.00

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$5.00

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No fee is permitted for this act.