Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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What is the duration of a North Carolina notary public commission?
Answer: 5 years
Under G.S. 10B-10, a NC notary commission is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
A first-time applicant for a NC notary commission must complete how many hours of approved education before applying?
Answer: 6 hours
G.S. 10B-5 requires new applicants to complete a six-hour approved notary education course before submitting their application.
Under North Carolina law, the maximum fee a notary may charge for a single paper-based notarial act is:
Answer: $10
G.S. 10B-31 sets the maximum fee for a paper notarial act at ten dollars per act.
Which of the following is NOT a statutory qualification for obtaining a NC notary commission?
Answer: Hold at least a two-year college degree
G.S. 10B-5 does not require any college degree; the educational qualification is only completing the approved notary course.
Who has the authority to issue a notary commission in North Carolina?
Answer: The Secretary of State
The NC Secretary of State issues notary commissions; the Register of Deeds administers the oath and forwards documentation.
A person who lives in Virginia but is regularly employed at a company in North Carolina may:
Answer: Apply for a NC notary commission based on their regular place of work
G.S. 10B-5 allows a non-resident to obtain a NC commission if they have a regular place of employment or practice in NC.
When renewing a North Carolina notary commission, an applicant must complete how many hours of approved education?
Answer: 3 hours
Renewal applicants must complete a three-hour approved notary education course, half the requirement for first-time applicants.