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