Chapter 5: Notarization Process in North Carolina

The person signing the document.

A formal act where a notary confirms the identity of the signer and witnesses their signature.

A legal document that verifies the authenticity of a signature.

A key requirement for a notarial act in North Carolina. The signer must be physically present before the notary.

A physical symbol used by a notary to authenticate a document.

The notary must officially surrender their seal to their employer upon termination of employment.

The process of a notary verifying that a signer is who they claim to be.

A person, other than the notary, who witnesses the signing of a document and confirms the signer's identity.

The witness must swear to the notary that they have no personal interest in the document being signed.

The act of a notary confirming that a document has been signed voluntarily.

The act of a notary witnessing a signer swear an oath or affirmation.

The signer must sign the document in the presence of the notary.

The notary's seal must be placed near their signature and on the same page as the document.

The process of a notary verifying that a signature is authentic.

The notary's actions are subject to the laws of North Carolina.

A notary's commission can be suspended or revoked if they fail to properly identify a signer.

The primary task of a notary is to confirm the identity of the signer and witness their signature.

While the notary is not present, the person signing may or may not have signed the document beforehand.