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

Answer

A North Carolina notary may submit a renewal application up to 90 days before the current commission expires.

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

A notary must use the name exactly as it appears on their commission when signing certificates and on their official seal.

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

A felony conviction after commissioning is grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of the notary's commission by the Secretary of State.

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 Secretary of State issues the formal notary commission certificate after the applicant completes the oath of office.

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

A notary commission becomes void if the notary no longer resides in or maintains a regular place of employment or practice in North Carolina.

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