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Where should a notary be commissioned according to G.S. 10B-5(c)?
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?
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?
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?
What triggers the granting of a commission to a non-resident notary?
When should a notary present satisfactory evidence of identification and take the oath of office?
When should a notary present satisfactory evidence of identification and take the oath of office?
What determines the county in which a non-resident notary can be commissioned?
What determines the county in which a non-resident notary can be commissioned?
What is a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?
What is a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?
What is NOT a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?
What is NOT a requirement for applicants under G.S. 10B-5 to become a notary public?
Where can an applicant find the approved courses for notary public instruction?
Where can an applicant find the approved courses for notary public instruction?
Who is exempt from taking the mandatory notary public course?
Who is exempt from taking the mandatory notary public course?
Where can an applicant get the application form to apply for a notary public commission?
Where can an applicant get the application form to apply for a notary public commission?
What must an applicant do to maintain their notary public commission?
What must an applicant do to maintain their notary public commission?
What is the consequence if an appointee for a notary commission or re-commission performs notary acts before taking the oath of office?
What is the consequence if an appointee for a notary commission or re-commission performs notary acts before taking the oath of office?
If an appointee does not appear before the register of deeds within 45 days of commissioning, what will happen to the commission certificate?
If an appointee does not appear before the register of deeds within 45 days of commissioning, what will happen to the commission certificate?
Under what circumstances may the Secretary of State waive the educational requirements for an appointee seeking a notary commission or re-commission?
Under what circumstances may the Secretary of State waive the educational requirements for an appointee seeking a notary commission or re-commission?
What action does the register of deeds take after recording the notary's oath and signature?
What action does the register of deeds take after recording the notary's oath and signature?
What happens if an appointee reapplies for a notary commission after one year of receiving the initial commission?
What happens if an appointee reapplies for a notary commission after one year of receiving the initial commission?
What does the register of deeds do if an appointee does not appear within 45 days to take the oath of office?
What does the register of deeds do if an appointee does not appear within 45 days to take the oath of office?
