NC Notary Public Study Guide Questions and Answers Rated A+

NC Notary Public Study Guide Questions and Answers Rated A+ Applicants must submit their application within how many months of taking the class? three months After receiving the Oath Notification Letter, the appointee must appear before the Register of Deeds within how many days? 45 If you haven't received notification of the issuance of your commission within _____________, you should call Customer Service at . two weeks How soon before commission expiration can a notary begin the reappointment process? 10 weeks If your name, residence, business address, mailing address or telephone number changes, how long do you have to let the Department know? 45 days As soon as reasonably practicable after resignation, revocation or termination of commission, what must the notary send by certified mail (return receipt) to the Department for disposal? seal or stamp How many days does a notary have to report a lost or stolen seal or stamp? 10 days When a seal is lost or stolen, who must the notary notify? sheriff's office, Register of Deeds (in county of commission), and employer How many educational hours must an applicant for NC notary take? minimum of 6 (but now moving more toward 7) Can an applicant for recommissioning take an online exam instead of the classroom portion? Yes--only if the commission has been expired for less than one year. Age requirements for becoming a notary. at least 18 or legally emancipated Residency requirements for becoming a notary. Live in or regularly work in NC Communication requirements for becoming a notary. Able to speak, read, and write the English language Educational requirements for becoming a notary. High school diploma or equivalent and own a copy of the most recent Notary Public Manual Minimum passing grade for the test 80% T/F: A notary public holds a public office. True Prohibitions to becoming a notary listed in Article VI, Section 8 of the NC Constitution. 1) felony conviction in NC 2) felony conviction in another state (that's considered a felony in NC) 3) Convicted of corruption or malpractice in any office 4) Removed from any office by impeachment Where are statutory guidelines for Notary Publics found? Section 10B-5 of NC General Statutes