NC Notary Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility 2

Question 1

Which of the following would DISQUALIFY a person from becoming a North Carolina notary?

Accepted Answer

Having a felony conviction with civil rights NOT restored

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Being 19 years old

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Being a lawful permanent resident of NC

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Moving to NC from another state 6 months ago

Question 2

A North Carolina notary must complete approved training before receiving their first commission. This training must be provided by:

Accepted Answer

An institution approved by the NC Secretary of State

Answer

Any licensed attorney in NC

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The county register of deeds

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The NC Bar Association

Question 3

Under NC law, a notary who is commissioned in NC but moves to another state:

Accepted Answer

Automatically loses their NC commission upon establishing residence in another state

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May continue using their NC commission for up to 1 year

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May transfer their commission to the new state

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Must apply for a dual commission in both states

Question 4

A NC notary must keep their notary journal for at least how long after the last entry?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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7 years

Question 5

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, a notary's official signature must be:

Accepted Answer

Their legal signature as used on the notary application

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A rubber stamp reproduction of their name

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A digital image uploaded to the SOS database

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Any legible signature they choose at the time of notarization

Question 6

When a NC notary changes their name (e.g., due to marriage), they must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the NC SOS and obtain a new commission reflecting the new name

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Immediately stop performing notarial acts until a new commission is issued

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Continue using the old commission name since the commission is still valid

Answer

File a name change form with the county register of deeds only