Notary Getting Started Chapter 1
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Where should a notary be commissioned according to G.S. 10B-5(c)?

  • In the county of their residence (correct)
  • In the county where they were born
  • In the county of their employment or business
  • In the county where they work
  • What is the time limit for the appointee to present evidence of identification and take the oath of office after receiving the 'oath notification' letter?

  • 90 days
  • 30 days
  • 60 days
  • 45 days (correct)
  • In what circumstance can a notary residing outside North Carolina be commissioned in the county where they work?

  • If they are employed by the Department of State
  • If they are not a resident of any state
  • If they have worked in North Carolina for at least 10 years
  • If they have a regular place of business in North Carolina (correct)
  • What triggers the granting of a commission to a non-resident notary?

    <p>Verification of employment in North Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a notary present satisfactory evidence of identification and take the oath of office?

    <p>Within 90 days of receiving the 'oath notification' letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the county in which a non-resident notary can be commissioned?

    <p>Their employment status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?

    <p>Have a regular place of work in North Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?

    <p>Pass a background check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can an applicant find the approved courses for notary public instruction?

    <p>North Carolina Community College System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is exempt from taking the mandatory notary public course?

    <p>Members of the North Carolina State Bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can an applicant get the application form to apply for a notary public commission?

    <p>Department of the Secretary of State website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an applicant do to maintain their notary public commission?

    <p>Purchase and keep as reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary of State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if an appointee for a notary commission or re-commission performs notary acts before taking the oath of office?

    <p>The appointee may lose the opportunity to become a notary in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an appointee does not appear before the register of deeds within 45 days of commissioning, what will happen to the commission certificate?

    <p>It will be returned to the Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the Secretary of State waive the educational requirements for an appointee seeking a notary commission or re-commission?

    <p>If the appointee reapplies within one year of receiving the commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the register of deeds take after recording the notary's oath and signature?

    <p>Index the notary's name in real property records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an appointee reapplies for a notary commission after one year of receiving the initial commission?

    <p>The appointee will have to reapply under new eligibility criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the register of deeds do if an appointee does not appear within 45 days to take the oath of office?

    <p>Return the commission certificate to the Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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