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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their employment status (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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