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  1. 1Notarial Acts & Their DifferencesActs · 18% of the exam — the largest sectionRead free →
  2. 2Signer Identification & Satisfactory EvidenceId · 15%Read free →
  3. 3Journal & Record-KeepingJournal · 13%Read free →
  4. 4Prohibited Acts, Misconduct & LiabilityProhibited · 13%Read free →
  5. 5Commission: Eligibility, Term, Bond & OathCommission · 13%Read free →
  6. 6Notary FeesFees · 9%Read free →
  7. 7Seal, Stamp & SignatureSeal · 9%Read free →
  8. 8Electronic & Remote Online NotarizationEnotary · 10%Read free →
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Acts

North Carolina's notary law is found primarily in:

  1. AThe Uniform Commercial Code
  2. BG.S. Chapter 10B and the North Carolina Notary Public ManualCorrect
  3. CThe state constitution only
  4. DFederal notary regulations

Why: North Carolina notarial authority and duties are set by G.S. Chapter 10B, and applicants study the North Carolina Notary Public Manual (2026 edition). The 6-hour course and exam are built on this material. Knowing the governing law is foundational.

Commission

How long is a North Carolina notary commission valid?

  1. AFive yearsCorrect
  2. BFour years
  3. CTwo years
  4. DTen years

Why: A North Carolina notary commission is valid for five years. New applicants complete a 6-hour community-college course using the North Carolina Notary Public Manual, pass the exam at 80%, and take the oath before the register of deeds.

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North Carolina Notary Public Exam, by the numbers.

SectionsActs · Id · Journal · Prohibited · Commission · Fees · Seal · Enotary
Passing score80
Our bank22 questions · updated August 2026Written from North Carolina Secretary of State — Notary Public Section
LanguagesEnglish
SourceNorth Carolina Secretary of State — Notary Public Section

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