NC Notary Study Guide Test Containing Exam Questions And Answers.
What are 2 things that notaries can notarize that are not in NC state Law? - Absentee voter ballots
Inventory of abandoned safety deposit boxes
True or False: Notaries can benefit beyond the fees charged for their stamp. - False
What is law 10B? - NC Notary Law
True or False: If you break notary law you can be criminally charged or held civilly in court. - True
True or False: Notary Emblem cannot be used for promotion. - True
What are the 3 things a notary is responsible for during their commission? - 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. -
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. - True
What is the Notary association in NC called? - North Carolina Notary Association
, True or False: Keeping a notary journal is required by law. - True, it protects the public's interest and
protects against fraud and forgery
How many years are you required to keep a notary journal? - 10 Years
True or False: If someone defaces or destroys a notary it is a felony. - 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. - 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. - False
True or False: Under North Carolina Law you cannot notarize a document and also be a witness. - True
Which documents require at least two (2) witnesses for notarization? - Last Will and Testament
Certificate of Natural Death Deed
True or False: All forms of ID must be current for notarization. - True
What must a form of ID have to make it acceptable? - Picture and description of person
What are acceptable forms of ID? - 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 2 things that notaries can notarize that are not in NC state Law? - Absentee voter ballots
Inventory of abandoned safety deposit boxes
True or False: Notaries can benefit beyond the fees charged for their stamp. - False
What is law 10B? - NC Notary Law
True or False: If you break notary law you can be criminally charged or held civilly in court. - True
True or False: Notary Emblem cannot be used for promotion. - True
What are the 3 things a notary is responsible for during their commission? - 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. -
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. - True
What is the Notary association in NC called? - North Carolina Notary Association
, True or False: Keeping a notary journal is required by law. - True, it protects the public's interest and
protects against fraud and forgery
How many years are you required to keep a notary journal? - 10 Years
True or False: If someone defaces or destroys a notary it is a felony. - 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. - 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. - False
True or False: Under North Carolina Law you cannot notarize a document and also be a witness. - True
Which documents require at least two (2) witnesses for notarization? - Last Will and Testament
Certificate of Natural Death Deed
True or False: All forms of ID must be current for notarization. - True
What must a form of ID have to make it acceptable? - Picture and description of person
What are acceptable forms of ID? - 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
