NC Notary Commission Application and Renewal Procedures 2

Question 1

When renewing a North Carolina notary commission, how many hours of continuing education are required?

Accepted Answer

No education is required for renewal

Answer

3 hours

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6 hours

Answer

8 hours

Question 2

What must a North Carolina notary do if they wish to resign their commission before it expires?

Accepted Answer

Deliver the commission to the Secretary of State

Answer

Simply stop performing notarial acts

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Notify their employer in writing

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File a resignation with the county register of deeds

Question 3

A notary applicant in North Carolina is disqualified if they have been convicted of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A felony

Answer

Any minor traffic infraction

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Failure to pay a parking ticket

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Any civil judgment against them

Question 4

After submitting a North Carolina notary application, what must the applicant do before the commission becomes effective?

Accepted Answer

Take an oath of office before the register of deeds in their county

Answer

Pay an annual fee

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Attend a mandatory orientation session

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Publish notice in a local newspaper

Question 5

If a North Carolina notary's address changes, what is required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the change

Answer

No action is required until renewal

Answer

Update the address only on the notary seal

Answer

Obtain a new surety bond immediately

Question 6

Which of the following would make a North Carolina notary application incomplete?

Accepted Answer

Failing to include proof of the required surety bond

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Submitting the application online

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Having a middle name on the application

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Applying more than 6 months before the current commission expires

Question 7

A North Carolina notary commission may NOT be transferred to another person under which circumstance?

Accepted Answer

Under any circumstance — it is non-transferable

Answer

When the notary relocates to another county

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When the notary's employer requests the transfer

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When the notary retires