NC Notary Laws and Regulations 4

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a NC notary may charge for a single electronic notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

G.S. 10B-131 sets the maximum fee for an electronic notarial act at twenty-five dollars, higher than the ten-dollar paper cap.

Question 2

Under NC law, which technology requirement is mandatory for Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

The notary must use real-time audio-visual communication technology

Answer

G.S. 10B-116 requires that RON be performed using communication technology that provides real-time audio-visual interaction between the notary and principal.

Question 3

A NC notary who performs electronic notarizations must retain their electronic journal for a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

G.S. 10B-134.8 requires that the electronic notarial journal be retained for at least five years after the last entry.

Question 4

Before a NC notary may lawfully perform electronic notarizations, they must:

Accepted Answer

Register with and receive approval from the Secretary of State

Answer

G.S. 10B-106 requires a notary to apply to and receive approval from the Secretary of State before performing any electronic notarizations.

Question 5

Under NC law, a notary's electronic journal entry for each notarial act must include:

Accepted Answer

The date and time of the act, type of notarial act, and the method used to identify the principal

Answer

G.S. 10B-134.8 requires each journal entry to record at minimum the date, time, type of notarial act, and how the signer's identity was verified.

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NC Notary Laws and Regulations 4