NC Notary Notary Public Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

Under NC law, what is the maximum term length for a notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

A North Carolina notary public commission lasts 5 years from the date of commissioning.

Question 2

Which of the following notarial acts is a notary public in North Carolina NOT authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Certifying a copy of a vital record

Answer

Notaries cannot certify copies of vital records such as birth, death, or marriage certificates — only the issuing government agency may do so.

Question 3

A notary discovers mid-notarization that the signer is not personally known and did not bring acceptable identification. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to complete the notarization

Answer

If a notary cannot satisfactorily identify the signer through personal knowledge or acceptable ID, the notary must refuse to perform the notarial act.

Question 4

When a North Carolina notary changes their county of residence, which action is required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the NC Secretary of State within 45 days

Answer

A notary must notify the NC Secretary of State of a change in county of residence within 45 days.

Question 5

Under the NC Notary Public Act, a notary who willfully makes a false notarial certificate may face:

Accepted Answer

A Class 1 misdemeanor conviction

Answer

Willfully making a false notarial certificate is a Class 1 misdemeanor under North Carolina law.

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NC Notary Notary Public Laws and Regulations 3