NC NOTARY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE
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.
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.
