NC Notary Commission Application and Renewal Procedures 3

Question 1

How early before expiration may a North Carolina notary submit a renewal application?

Accepted Answer

90 days

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30 days

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60 days

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6 months

Question 2

What name must a North Carolina notary use on notarial certificates and their official seal?

Accepted Answer

The name exactly as it appears on their commission

Answer

Any professional name they prefer

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Their full legal birth name only

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Their employer's registered business name

Question 3

What happens to a North Carolina notary commission if the notary is convicted of a felony after being commissioned?

Accepted Answer

The commission is immediately suspended or revoked

Answer

The commission continues until it naturally expires

Answer

The notary must retake the education course

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Nothing happens unless the Secretary of State files a complaint

Question 4

In North Carolina, who issues the actual notary commission certificate after the applicant takes the oath?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

Answer

The county register of deeds

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The local courthouse clerk

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The county sheriff

Question 5

If a North Carolina notary moves to another state and no longer works or resides in North Carolina, what happens to their commission?

Accepted Answer

The commission becomes void because the residency/employment requirement is no longer met

Answer

The commission remains valid for the rest of its term

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The commission automatically expires on the date of the move

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The notary must apply for a 30-day extension

Question 6

Which statement best describes a North Carolina notary's obligation regarding a change of employer?

Accepted Answer

No notification to the Secretary of State is required for a change of employer

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The notary must surrender their commission and reapply under the new employer

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The notary must obtain a new surety bond tied to the new employer

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The notary commission is voided automatically upon changing employers

Question 7

A North Carolina notary applicant who fails the background check due to a qualifying criminal conviction may appeal the denial to which body?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Administrative Hearings

Answer

The North Carolina Bar Association

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The Governor's pardon board

Answer

The county superior court judge