NC Notary Performing Notarial Acts 4

Question 1

A signer appears before a North Carolina notary but refuses to speak, communicating only through written notes. What must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed if the notary can otherwise confirm identity and willingness

Answer

NC law does not require verbal communication; a notary may proceed if identity is confirmed and the signer appears willing and aware.

Question 2

Under North Carolina law, which of the following is a valid form of identification a notary may accept from a signer?

Accepted Answer

A current U.S. military ID card

Answer

A current U.S. military ID is an acceptable government-issued photo ID under NC notary law.

Question 3

A notary in North Carolina is asked to certify a copy of a birth certificate issued by the state vital records office. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse because NC notaries cannot certify copies of vital records

Answer

NC notaries may not certify copies of vital records such as birth certificates; only the issuing agency can issue certified copies.

Question 4

A notary performs a jurat on a document. Which element is REQUIRED as part of this notarial act?

Accepted Answer

The signer must swear or affirm the truthfulness of the document's contents

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm before the notary that the statements in the document are true.

Question 5

How long must a North Carolina notary retain their notary journal if they choose to keep one?

Accepted Answer

5 years after the last entry

Answer

NC notaries who maintain a journal must keep it for at least 5 years after the last notarial act recorded.

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