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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$10.00

Answer

GS §10B-31 caps the fee for each paper notarial act at ten dollars ($10.00).

Question 2

A NC notary who has a direct financial interest in a transaction is:

Accepted Answer

Disqualified from performing any notarial act related to that transaction

Answer

NC law disqualifies a notary who has a direct financial interest in the underlying transaction from notarizing related documents.

Question 3

When performing a jurat in NC, what must the signer do?

Accepted Answer

Sign the document in the notary's presence and take an oath or affirmation

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and swear or affirm to the truthfulness of the document's contents.

Question 4

Which element is REQUIRED to appear on a NC notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The words 'North Carolina' and the notary's county of commission

Answer

GS §10B-37 requires the seal to include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'North Carolina' or 'State of North Carolina,' and the county of commission.

Question 5

Does North Carolina law require a notary to maintain an official journal of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

No, but maintaining one is strongly recommended

Answer

NC does not statutorily require a notarial journal, but maintaining one is strongly recommended as protection in case of disputes.

NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Exam Practice Test

NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Exam Practice Test

NC Notary Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility 4