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NC {NORTH CAROLINA} NOTARY
PUBLIC EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | 2026-2027 VERSION |
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
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
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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
NC {NORTH CAROLINA} NOTARY
PUBLIC EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | 2026-2027 VERSION |
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
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
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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
