ND Notary Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the surety bond required of North Dakota notary public applicants?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public against financial harm from notary errors or misconduct

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To pay the notary's state salary

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To fund the Secretary of State's operations

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To cover the cost of the notary's official seal

Question 2

With which office must a North Dakota notary's oath and surety bond be filed?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State's office

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The county courthouse

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The State Bar Association

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The local district court

Question 3

If a North Dakota notary public changes their legal name, what is the proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and update their official signature and seal accordingly

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Apply for a completely new commission from the beginning

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Continue using the former name for the remainder of the commission

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File a name change only with the county recorder

Question 4

How should a North Dakota notary notify the Secretary of State of a change of address?

Accepted Answer

In writing within 30 days

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By phone within 10 days

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By email only

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No notification is required during an active commission

Question 5

Which of the following would make an individual ineligible to receive a North Dakota notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Being under indictment for or convicted of a felony without having rights restored

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Being a non-attorney

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Working only part-time

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Living in a rural county

Question 6

Can a North Dakota notary commission be renewed upon expiration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the notary continues to meet requirements

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No, a new application must be filed as if applying for the first time

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Yes, but only once per lifetime

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Yes, but only if no complaints have been filed during the prior term

Question 7

What document does the North Dakota Secretary of State issue to a newly commissioned notary?

Accepted Answer

A commission certificate

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A notary seal

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A government-issued photo ID

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A blank notary journal