NC Notary Notary Public Laws and Regulations 4

Question 1

What is the fee a North Carolina notary may charge for performing a single notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Up to $10

Answer

North Carolina law caps the fee for each notarial act at $10.

Question 2

A notary's journal entry for a jurat must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The type of identification presented by the signer

Answer

Journal entries must record the type of identification used to verify the signer's identity.

Question 3

A North Carolina notary who relocates permanently to another state should:

Accepted Answer

Resign the commission with the NC Secretary of State

Answer

A notary who permanently moves out of North Carolina must resign their commission because residency or employment in NC is required.

Question 4

Which scenario correctly describes when a notary MUST use a journal?

Accepted Answer

For every notarial act performed

Answer

North Carolina law requires notaries to record every notarial act in a sequential journal.

Question 5

An NC notary's commission is automatically void if:

Accepted Answer

The notary is convicted of a felony

Answer

A felony conviction automatically disqualifies a person from holding a notary commission in North Carolina.

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