NC Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization 4

Question 1

Under North Carolina law, which technology standard must an electronic notarization platform meet to be considered compliant?

Accepted Answer

It must conform to standards established by the NC Secretary of State

Answer

NC electronic notarization platforms must conform to standards set by the Secretary of State under G.S. 10B-106.

Question 2

When a notary performs a remote online notarization (RON) in North Carolina, the audio-visual recording of the session must be retained for at least:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

North Carolina requires RON audio-visual recordings to be retained for a minimum of 5 years.

Question 3

A signer located in another U.S. state requests a North Carolina RON. The notary may proceed if:

Accepted Answer

NC law governs the notarial act regardless of where the signer is physically located

Answer

Under NC RON law, the notarial act is governed by NC law regardless of where the principal is physically located.

Question 4

Which of the following identity proofing methods is NOT typically accepted for remote online notarization in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

A personal vouching email from the signer's employer

Answer

A personal vouching email from an employer does not meet the required technical identity proofing standards for RON.

Question 5

An electronic notarial seal in North Carolina must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The notary's residential address

Answer

A notary's residential address is not required on an electronic notarial seal; the county of commission is required instead.

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