North Carolina Notary Public Exam — Study Guide
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Notarial Acts & Their Differences
A North Carolina notary may take acknowledgments, take verifications or proofs (jurats), administer oaths and affirmations, and—with additional authorization—perform electronic and remote notarizations, all under G.S. Chapter 10B.
Signer Identification & Satisfactory Evidence
North Carolina requires personal appearance and identification by personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, with specific rules on acceptable identification documents.
Journal & Record-Keeping
North Carolina requires a journal for electronic and remote notarizations and recommends journaling for paper acts; the Manual stresses accurate records.
Prohibited Acts, Misconduct & Liability
North Carolina disciplines notaries for false certificates, disqualifying interest, and unauthorized practice; the Secretary of State may restrict, suspend, or revoke a commission.
Commission: Eligibility, Term, Bond & Oath
North Carolina commissions run five years. Applicants complete a 6-hour course, pass the exam, and take an oath before the register of deeds.
Notary Fees
North Carolina caps notarial fees by statute (G.S. 10B-31); traditional acts and electronic/RON acts have different maximums.
Seal, Stamp & Signature
North Carolina requires a notary seal or stamp with prescribed elements on every notarial certificate.
Electronic & Remote Online Notarization
North Carolina authorizes electronic notarization and permanent remote (RON) notarization under Chapter 10B, each requiring separate registration and approved technology.
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