Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements Flashcards
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How long is the term of a notary public commission in North Dakota?
Answer: 6 years
North Dakota law sets the notary public commission term at 6 years under NDCC Chapter 44-06.
Who has the authority to appoint notaries public in North Dakota?
Answer: The Secretary of State
The North Dakota Secretary of State is the appointing authority for notaries public in the state.
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a North Dakota notary public commission?
Answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a North Dakota notary commission.
Which residency requirement must an applicant meet to obtain a North Dakota notary commission?
Answer: Must be a resident of North Dakota OR regularly employed in the state
An applicant must either reside in North Dakota or be regularly employed within the state to qualify for a commission.
What geographic area may a North Dakota notary public perform notarial acts within?
Answer: Statewide throughout North Dakota
A North Dakota notary commission grants statewide jurisdiction, allowing notarial acts to be performed anywhere within the state.
What happens to a North Dakota notary commission if the notary permanently relocates outside of North Dakota and is no longer employed there?
Answer: The commission is automatically vacated
Because a commission requires the notary to be a resident or employee of North Dakota, permanently leaving the state vacates the commission.
Which of the following is a step a newly appointed North Dakota notary must complete before performing any notarial acts?
Answer: Take and file an oath of office
A new notary must take and file an oath of office before performing any notarial acts, as required by North Dakota law.