NC NOTARY PUBLIC FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the monetary price for notary fees?.
Answer: $5.00 per signature
◍ Credible Witness.
Answer: an individual who is personally known to the notary and to whom
all of the following apply:1. the notary believes the individual to be honest
and reliable for the purpose of confirming to the notary the identity of
another individual2. The notary believes the individual is not a party to or
beneficiary of the transaction
◍ When is the earliest a Notary Public may reapply for recommissioning?.
Answer: 10 weeks prior to expiration date
◍ Jurat.
Answer: A notary's certificate evidencing the administration of an oath or
affirmation. Also called a "Verification upon Oath". Often used for
affidavits and depositions. Signer is swearing to the truthfulness regarding
the content of the document.
◍ Suspension and Restriction.
Answer: The termination of a notary's commission for a period of time
(temporarily) as stated in an order.
◍ If a notary decides to resign what must they do?.
Answer: Send to the secretary of state a signed notice indicating the
effective date of resignation
◍ How long after realizing your notary stamp/seal has been lost/stolen do you
, have to report it?.
Answer: 10 days
◍ Who can verify that you are a notary? (2 answers).
Answer: 1. Secretary of State2. Register of Deeds Office
◍ Crime.
Answer: Attempt to
commitAccessoryAdiding/abettingConspiracySoliciation
◍ Division.
Answer: The Notary Public Section of the NC Sec of State
◍ Crimes of Moral Turpitude.
Answer: 1. Arson2. Assault3. Battery4. Burglary5. Carrying a concealed
weapon without a permit6. child molestation7. child pornography8.
discharge of a firearm in a public place or into a dwelling9. domestic
violence10. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE11. UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OR SALE OF DRUGS12. embezzlement13. failure to
comply with a court order14. failure to pay child support15. failure to return
to confinement16.false financial statements17. forgery18. fraud19. identity
theft20. impersonation of a law enforcement officer21. hit and run22.
kidnapping23. prostitution24. multiple worthless checks showing a pattern
of behavior indicating moral turpitude and dishonesty25. a worthless check
in excess of $500 26. possession of an unregistered firearm27. practicing
law without a license28. rape29. receipt of stolen goods or property30.
resisting arrest31. robbery32. statutory rape33. tax evasion34. terrorist
threats or acts35. theft36. threats to commit a crime or cause bodily
injury37. spousal abuse
◍ Must the 2 witnesses present for a designee signing for a principal sign the
record as well?.
Answer: Yes
◍ True or False: Notaries may notarize documents from any state as long as
they obey Chapter 10B, Notary Statute..
, Answer: True
◍ What are 5 acceptable forms of identification?.
Answer: 1. Retired & Dependent Military ID2. Legal Presence No Lawful
Status3. Valid Passport4. Out of State Driver's License5. NC Driver's
License
◍ Satisfactory Evidence of Identity.
Answer: Identification of an individual based on either: 1) At least one
current document issued by a federal, state or federal or state-recognized
tribal gov't agency bearing the photographic image of the individual's face
AND either the signature or physical description of the individual, or 2) The
oath or affirmation of one credible witness who personally knows the
individual seeking to be identified.
◍ May a Notary Public determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be
used on a notarization of a record?.
Answer: No
◍ What are the following items for:1. Buyer's Name/Address2. Date of
Sale/Date of Delivery3. Sellers Signature & Hand printed name4. Odometer
Reading5. Notarization6. Damage Disclosure.
Answer: A Proper Title
◍ The attestation (completion of the certificate) must include what 4 things?.
Answer: 1. notary's signature2. notary public's name3. stamp/seal4. the date
the notary's commission expires
◍ What are 6 UNACCEPTABLE forms of identification?.
Answer: 1. Matricula Consular Card2. Passport Card3. Active Duty Military
ID4. Temporary Driver's License5. Credit Cards6. Social Security Card
◍ Seal and Stamp.
Answer: A device for affixing on a paper record an image containing the (1)
Notary's name, (2) the words "Notary Public", (3) The County of
Commissioning, including the word "County" or "Co", and (4) "North
Carolina" or "NC" or "N.C."
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the monetary price for notary fees?.
Answer: $5.00 per signature
◍ Credible Witness.
Answer: an individual who is personally known to the notary and to whom
all of the following apply:1. the notary believes the individual to be honest
and reliable for the purpose of confirming to the notary the identity of
another individual2. The notary believes the individual is not a party to or
beneficiary of the transaction
◍ When is the earliest a Notary Public may reapply for recommissioning?.
Answer: 10 weeks prior to expiration date
◍ Jurat.
Answer: A notary's certificate evidencing the administration of an oath or
affirmation. Also called a "Verification upon Oath". Often used for
affidavits and depositions. Signer is swearing to the truthfulness regarding
the content of the document.
◍ Suspension and Restriction.
Answer: The termination of a notary's commission for a period of time
(temporarily) as stated in an order.
◍ If a notary decides to resign what must they do?.
Answer: Send to the secretary of state a signed notice indicating the
effective date of resignation
◍ How long after realizing your notary stamp/seal has been lost/stolen do you
, have to report it?.
Answer: 10 days
◍ Who can verify that you are a notary? (2 answers).
Answer: 1. Secretary of State2. Register of Deeds Office
◍ Crime.
Answer: Attempt to
commitAccessoryAdiding/abettingConspiracySoliciation
◍ Division.
Answer: The Notary Public Section of the NC Sec of State
◍ Crimes of Moral Turpitude.
Answer: 1. Arson2. Assault3. Battery4. Burglary5. Carrying a concealed
weapon without a permit6. child molestation7. child pornography8.
discharge of a firearm in a public place or into a dwelling9. domestic
violence10. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE11. UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OR SALE OF DRUGS12. embezzlement13. failure to
comply with a court order14. failure to pay child support15. failure to return
to confinement16.false financial statements17. forgery18. fraud19. identity
theft20. impersonation of a law enforcement officer21. hit and run22.
kidnapping23. prostitution24. multiple worthless checks showing a pattern
of behavior indicating moral turpitude and dishonesty25. a worthless check
in excess of $500 26. possession of an unregistered firearm27. practicing
law without a license28. rape29. receipt of stolen goods or property30.
resisting arrest31. robbery32. statutory rape33. tax evasion34. terrorist
threats or acts35. theft36. threats to commit a crime or cause bodily
injury37. spousal abuse
◍ Must the 2 witnesses present for a designee signing for a principal sign the
record as well?.
Answer: Yes
◍ True or False: Notaries may notarize documents from any state as long as
they obey Chapter 10B, Notary Statute..
, Answer: True
◍ What are 5 acceptable forms of identification?.
Answer: 1. Retired & Dependent Military ID2. Legal Presence No Lawful
Status3. Valid Passport4. Out of State Driver's License5. NC Driver's
License
◍ Satisfactory Evidence of Identity.
Answer: Identification of an individual based on either: 1) At least one
current document issued by a federal, state or federal or state-recognized
tribal gov't agency bearing the photographic image of the individual's face
AND either the signature or physical description of the individual, or 2) The
oath or affirmation of one credible witness who personally knows the
individual seeking to be identified.
◍ May a Notary Public determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be
used on a notarization of a record?.
Answer: No
◍ What are the following items for:1. Buyer's Name/Address2. Date of
Sale/Date of Delivery3. Sellers Signature & Hand printed name4. Odometer
Reading5. Notarization6. Damage Disclosure.
Answer: A Proper Title
◍ The attestation (completion of the certificate) must include what 4 things?.
Answer: 1. notary's signature2. notary public's name3. stamp/seal4. the date
the notary's commission expires
◍ What are 6 UNACCEPTABLE forms of identification?.
Answer: 1. Matricula Consular Card2. Passport Card3. Active Duty Military
ID4. Temporary Driver's License5. Credit Cards6. Social Security Card
◍ Seal and Stamp.
Answer: A device for affixing on a paper record an image containing the (1)
Notary's name, (2) the words "Notary Public", (3) The County of
Commissioning, including the word "County" or "Co", and (4) "North
Carolina" or "NC" or "N.C."
