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Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum fee a North Dakota notary public may charge for each notarial act performed?

    Answer: $5.00

    North Dakota law caps the fee a notary may charge at $5.00 per notarial act under NDCC 44-06-09.

  2. For which reason may the North Dakota Secretary of State revoke a notary public commission?

    Answer: Conviction of a felony offense

    A felony conviction is grounds for revocation of a North Dakota notary commission because it reflects on the notary's fitness for the office.

  3. A North Dakota notary who has allowed their commission to expire performs a notarization. Which statement is correct?

    Answer: The notarization is invalid because the commission has lapsed

    An expired commission conveys no authority; any notarial act performed after expiration is invalid and has no legal effect.

  4. Which category of individuals is NOT eligible to apply for a North Dakota notary public commission?

    Answer: A convicted felon whose civil rights have not been restored

    A person whose civil rights have not been restored following a felony conviction does not meet the character requirements for a notary commission.

  5. When a North Dakota notary commission is issued, when may the notary begin performing notarial acts?

    Answer: After the oath and surety bond have been properly filed with the Secretary of State

    The commission only becomes effective after the notary's oath and surety bond are filed with the Secretary of State, not simply upon issuance.

  6. A notary applicant in North Dakota who is a citizen of another country but holds a green card and works full-time in Fargo — are they eligible for a commission?

    Answer: Yes, lawful permanent residents who are employed in North Dakota are eligible

    North Dakota does not restrict notary eligibility to US citizens; lawful permanent residents who meet residency or employment requirements are eligible.

  7. What must a North Dakota notary public do to their official seal if their commission is revoked or expires without renewal?

    Answer: Destroy or deface the seal so it cannot be used

    Upon the end of a commission, a notary should destroy or deface the official seal to prevent any unauthorized or fraudulent future use.