ND Notary Notary Appointment and Commission Requirements 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$1.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Conviction of a felony offense

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Performing more than 100 notarizations per month

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Charging the maximum allowable statutory fee

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Notarizing documents in multiple counties

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The notarization is invalid because the commission has lapsed

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The notarization is valid for 30 days after expiration

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The notarization is valid if the signer consents

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The notarization is valid if another notary countersigns

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A convicted felon whose civil rights have not been restored

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A permanent resident alien regularly employed in North Dakota

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An 18-year-old US citizen residing in North Dakota

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A licensed attorney residing in North Dakota

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Immediately upon receiving the commission certificate in the mail

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30 days after the commission issue date

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Only after purchasing an official notary seal

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

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No, only US citizens may become notaries in North Dakota

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Yes, but only for a 1-year provisional commission

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No, only residents who were born in the US qualify

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Destroy or deface the seal so it cannot be used

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Donate it to the Secretary of State's office

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Keep it as a personal memento

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Transfer it to another notary