North Carolina Notary Public Exam — All Questions

Which element must a North Carolina notary seal include?

• a.The principal's photo
• b.The notary's home address
• c.The notary's name as commissioned, 'Notary Public,' county of commissioning, and 'North Carolina'✓
• d.The register of deeds' signature

A North Carolina seal must show the notary's name as commissioned, 'Notary Public,' the county of commissioning, and 'North Carolina' (or 'NC'), and be photographically reproducible. It appears near the signature; the certificate also states the commission expiration date.

If a North Carolina notary's seal is lost or stolen, the notary must:

• a.Notify the Secretary of State✓
• b.Do nothing
• c.Continue with a backup stamp
• d.Notify only the last signer

A lost or stolen seal must be reported to the North Carolina Secretary of State to prevent fraudulent use. The seal is the notary's exclusive property, must be kept secure, and should be disposed of so it cannot be misused when the commission ends.