NC NOTALY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

NC NOTALY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the minimum score for passing the NC Notary Public Exam? - ANS-80% Within how many days of the Notary commission issue date should the oath be taken? - ANS-45 days Where does one take the oath? - ANS-Register of Deeds office How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your commission expires? - ANS-10 weeks Acknowledge certificates must include: Venue - ANS-1. State and county in which acknowledgment took place aka Venue Statement. 2. Name of principal 3. Indication that the principal appeared before the notary and signed in the presence of notary 3. Date of acknowledgement 4. Signature,seal,or stamp of notary 5. Notary's expiration date Six items that constitute a proper assignment of a title document - ANS-1. Byers name and address 2. Date of delivery of vehicle to buyer 3. Odometer reading and certification (10 years old or newer) 4. Sellers signature in section A 5. Notarization 6. Damage disclosure statement nickname - ANS-A descriptive, familiar, or shortened form of a propername. G.S. 10B-3(10). How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last? (what is the length of the term?) - ANS-5 years What is the state commission fee for being a notary public? - ANS-$50 crime - ANS-A crime or:a. Attempt to commit a crime;b. Accessory to commission of a crime;c. Aiding and abetting of a crime;d. Conspiracy to commit a crime; ore. Solicitation to commit a crime How long does it take to process the application? - ANS-2 weeks What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary? - ANS-18 years old What are the residency requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS-Either reside in the state (or) regularly conduct business in NC Personal appearance and appearing person before a notary - ANS-An individual and a notary are in close physical proximity to one another so that they may freely see and communicate with one another and exchange records back and forth during the notarization process. G.S. 10B-3(16). What are the language requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS-Must be able to read, write, and speak English. What are the educational requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS-Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, (and) keep the most recent Notary manual approved by the NC Secretary of State What are the criminal restrictions to become a notary in NC? - ANS-Those convicted of a felony under NC or federal law, or those convicted of a felony in another state that is also a felony in NC may not become an NC notary public. What other restrictions are there to become a notary in NC? - ANS-Those convicted of corruption or malpractice in any office, (or) those who have been removed from any office by impeachment may not become an NC notary public. Is keeping a Notary journal required in the NC? - ANS-Yes, it is now required. Who can a NC Notary notarize for? - ANS-Everyone, except yourself. record - ANS-Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium and called a traditional or paper record. G.S. 10B-3(19). Where can an NC notary perform notarial acts (what is the jurisdiction?) - ANS-In all 100 counties on North Carolina: statewide jurisdiction. Where will the notary be commissioned? - ANS-In the NC county where you reside, or if not an NC resident, where you work. What is the penalty for performing notary acts before taking the oath of office? - ANS-Class 1 misdemeanor Acknowledgment: 3/his/own - ANS-1) individual appeared in person and presented record, 2) individual was personally known to the notary, 3) signed while in the physical presence of the notary (or) indicated that the signature was his/her own