NC Notary Test Questions With
Complete solutions
/. What are 2 things that notaries can notarize that are not in NC state Law? - Answer-
✅Absentee voter ballots Inventory of abandoned safety deposit boxes
/.True or False: Notaries can benefit beyond the fees charged for their stamp. - Answer-
✅False
/.What is law 10B? - Answer-✅NC Notary Law
/.True or False: If you break notary law you can be criminally charged or held civilly in
court. - Answer-✅True
/.True or False: Notary Emblem cannot be used for promotion. - Answer-✅True
/.What are the 3 things a notary is responsible for during their commission? - Answer-
✅6-8 hours of training Regular updates Keep current on laws, practices, and
requirements
/.True or False: A person may be under the influence and still have a notary service
provided for them. - Answer-✅False, a person may not be under the influence in any
way (Drunk, high, etc.) and they may not be coerced into signing any document against
their will
/.True or False: If there is ever a doubt about someone's mental state when asking for a
notary service the service is to not be provided. - Answer-✅True
/.What is the Notary association in NC called? - Answer-✅North Carolina Notary
Association
/.True or False: Keeping a notary journal is required by law. - Answer-✅True, it protects
the public's interest and protects against fraud and forgery
/.How many years are you required to keep a notary journal? - Answer-✅10 Years
/.True or False: If someone defaces or destroys a notary it is a felony. - Answer-✅True
, /.True or False: If a document has the language "sworn or affirmed" written in it an oath
or affirmation must be read to the person asking for notarization. - Answer-✅True
/.True or False: A document from a different state/ country may not be notarized under
NC state law even if state laws are abided by. - Answer-✅False
/.True or False: Under North Carolina Law you cannot notarize a document and also be
a witness. - Answer-✅True
/.Which documents require at least two (2) witnesses for notarization? - Answer-✅Last
Will and Testament Certificate of Natural Death Deed
/.True or False: All forms of ID must be current for notarization. - Answer-✅True
/.What must a form of ID have to make it acceptable? - Answer-✅Picture and
description of person
/.What are acceptable forms of ID? - Answer-✅State ID Real ID (Has Star), Not Real ID
(Says "Not for Federal Identification" - only for airport security, can be used for
identification for notarization), Retired/Dependent Military ID (old one), Valid Passport
(United States and Foreign), Legal Presence/ No lawful status, Out of State license
/.What are unacceptable forms of ID? - Answer-✅Marticula Consula Card (Do not have
a civilian data base to track them), Passport Card, Active Duty Military ID, Temporary
ID, Credit Card, Credit union membership, ID card, Student ID, Social Security Card,
Birth Certificate
/.How much time do applicants have after completing the class to submit their
application? - Answer-✅3 months
/.After receiving the Oath Notification Letter how long does person have to appear
before the Register of Deeds? - Answer-✅45 Days
/.How long before the end of the commission date can you start the reappointment
process? - Answer-✅10 weeks
/.How long after resignation, revocation, or termination should you send the seal or
stamp for proper disposal? - Answer-✅As soon as reasonably possible
/.How long after a notary seal is lost or stolen should you inform the proper law
enforcement agency? - Answer-✅10 days
/.Who must you notify if a notary seal is lost, stolen, or vandalized? - Answer-✅Sheriff's
office, Register of Deeds (in writing)
Complete solutions
/. What are 2 things that notaries can notarize that are not in NC state Law? - Answer-
✅Absentee voter ballots Inventory of abandoned safety deposit boxes
/.True or False: Notaries can benefit beyond the fees charged for their stamp. - Answer-
✅False
/.What is law 10B? - Answer-✅NC Notary Law
/.True or False: If you break notary law you can be criminally charged or held civilly in
court. - Answer-✅True
/.True or False: Notary Emblem cannot be used for promotion. - Answer-✅True
/.What are the 3 things a notary is responsible for during their commission? - Answer-
✅6-8 hours of training Regular updates Keep current on laws, practices, and
requirements
/.True or False: A person may be under the influence and still have a notary service
provided for them. - Answer-✅False, a person may not be under the influence in any
way (Drunk, high, etc.) and they may not be coerced into signing any document against
their will
/.True or False: If there is ever a doubt about someone's mental state when asking for a
notary service the service is to not be provided. - Answer-✅True
/.What is the Notary association in NC called? - Answer-✅North Carolina Notary
Association
/.True or False: Keeping a notary journal is required by law. - Answer-✅True, it protects
the public's interest and protects against fraud and forgery
/.How many years are you required to keep a notary journal? - Answer-✅10 Years
/.True or False: If someone defaces or destroys a notary it is a felony. - Answer-✅True
, /.True or False: If a document has the language "sworn or affirmed" written in it an oath
or affirmation must be read to the person asking for notarization. - Answer-✅True
/.True or False: A document from a different state/ country may not be notarized under
NC state law even if state laws are abided by. - Answer-✅False
/.True or False: Under North Carolina Law you cannot notarize a document and also be
a witness. - Answer-✅True
/.Which documents require at least two (2) witnesses for notarization? - Answer-✅Last
Will and Testament Certificate of Natural Death Deed
/.True or False: All forms of ID must be current for notarization. - Answer-✅True
/.What must a form of ID have to make it acceptable? - Answer-✅Picture and
description of person
/.What are acceptable forms of ID? - Answer-✅State ID Real ID (Has Star), Not Real ID
(Says "Not for Federal Identification" - only for airport security, can be used for
identification for notarization), Retired/Dependent Military ID (old one), Valid Passport
(United States and Foreign), Legal Presence/ No lawful status, Out of State license
/.What are unacceptable forms of ID? - Answer-✅Marticula Consula Card (Do not have
a civilian data base to track them), Passport Card, Active Duty Military ID, Temporary
ID, Credit Card, Credit union membership, ID card, Student ID, Social Security Card,
Birth Certificate
/.How much time do applicants have after completing the class to submit their
application? - Answer-✅3 months
/.After receiving the Oath Notification Letter how long does person have to appear
before the Register of Deeds? - Answer-✅45 Days
/.How long before the end of the commission date can you start the reappointment
process? - Answer-✅10 weeks
/.How long after resignation, revocation, or termination should you send the seal or
stamp for proper disposal? - Answer-✅As soon as reasonably possible
/.How long after a notary seal is lost or stolen should you inform the proper law
enforcement agency? - Answer-✅10 days
/.Who must you notify if a notary seal is lost, stolen, or vandalized? - Answer-✅Sheriff's
office, Register of Deeds (in writing)
