NC Notary Public study guide LATEST SIMPLIFIED VERSION
What is the minimum score for passing the NC Notary Public Exam? -(ANSWER) 80%
Within how many days of the Notary commission issue date should the oath be taken? -
(ANSWER) 45 days
Where does one take the oath? -(ANSWER) Register of Deeds office
How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your commission expires? -
(ANSWER) 10 weeks
How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last? (what is the length of the term?) -
(ANSWER) 5 years
What is the state commission fee for being a notary public? -(ANSWER) $50
How long does it take to process the application? -(ANSWER) 2 weeks
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary? -(ANSWER) 18 years old
What are the residency requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) Either reside in the
state (or) regularly conduct business in NC
What are the language requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) Must be able to
read, write, and speak English.
What are the educational requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) Yes, it is now required.
Who can a NC Notary notarize for? -(ANSWER) Everyone, except yourself.
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What is the minimum score for passing the NC Notary Public Exam? -(ANSWER) 80%
Within how many days of the Notary commission issue date should the oath be taken? -
(ANSWER) 45 days
Where does one take the oath? -(ANSWER) Register of Deeds office
How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your commission expires? -
(ANSWER) 10 weeks
How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last? (what is the length of the term?) -
(ANSWER) 5 years
What is the state commission fee for being a notary public? -(ANSWER) $50
How long does it take to process the application? -(ANSWER) 2 weeks
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary? -(ANSWER) 18 years old
What are the residency requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) Either reside in the
state (or) regularly conduct business in NC
What are the language requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) Must be able to
read, write, and speak English.
What are the educational requirements to become a notary in NC? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) 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? -(ANSWER) Yes, it is now required.
Who can a NC Notary notarize for? -(ANSWER) Everyone, except yourself.
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