NC Notary Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility 2

Question 1

Which of the following would DISQUALIFY a person from becoming a North Carolina notary?

Accepted Answer

Having a felony conviction with civil rights NOT restored

Answer

Under NCGS §10B-5, an applicant is disqualified from becoming a NC notary if they have been convicted of a felony and their civil rights have NOT been restored. If civil rights have been restored (e.g., by a governor's pardon), the person may apply.

Question 2

A North Carolina notary must complete approved training before receiving their first commission. This training must be provided by:

Accepted Answer

An institution approved by the NC Secretary of State

Answer

Under NCGS §10B-5, a new NC notary applicant must complete a course of instruction from an institution approved by the NC Secretary of State. The SOS maintains a list of approved education providers.

Question 3

Under NC law, a notary who is commissioned in NC but moves to another state:

Accepted Answer

Automatically loses their NC commission upon establishing residence in another state

Answer

Under NCGS §10B-20, a NC notary commission requires the notary to maintain NC residency or regular employment in NC. Moving one's residence to another state without maintaining NC employment results in automatic loss of the NC commission.

Question 4

A NC notary must keep their notary journal for at least how long after the last entry?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, NC notaries who maintain a journal must retain it for at least 5 years after the last entry. This applies to notaries who opt to keep a journal or are required to by their employer.

Question 5

Under NCGS Chapter 10B, a notary's official signature must be:

Accepted Answer

Their legal signature as used on the notary application

Answer

A NC notary's official signature must be the same legal signature they submitted on their notary application. Using a different signature on notarial certificates could create questions about the notarization's validity.

NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Exam Practice Test

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NC Notary Notary Public Responsibilities and Eligibility 2