NC Notary Exam Practice Questions
And Answers
A notarial act shall be attested by - ANS - A statement of the date the notary's commission
commenced
Designate another person - ANS - If a principal is physically unable to sign on a record presented for
notarization, the principal may:
Which official may certify to the commission of the notary? - ANS - *The Secretary
*The register of deeds in county in which notary is qualified
If a notary who is not an attorney advertises his services, he must include a statement in his
advertisement that - ANS - He is not an attorney
A person qualified for notarial commission shall reside legally in the United States and have a regular
place of work or business in - ANS - North Carolina
A person qualified for a notarial commission shall possess a - ANS - High School Diploma or
equivalent
A notary public must purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the
__________________that describes the duties and authority of notaries public. - ANS - Secretary of
State
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, NC Notary Public
The Secretary may deny an application for commission or recommission due to conviction for: - ANS
- Any Felony
The Secretary may deny an application for commission or recommission due to the revocation,
suspension restriction or denial of a notarial commission or professional license by this or any other
state or nation. In no case may a commission be issued to an applicant within ____________years
after the completion of all conditions of any disciplinary order. - ANS - Five years
The application for notary commission includes - ANS - 1) Applicants date of birth and county
residence
2) The name of the applicant and employer: mailing address of residence, street address, and
telephone number.
3) The applicant's personal and business e-mail address
Six - ANS - The required notary public classroom instruction shall be not less than ____ hours
5 years - ANS - The commission of a notary public is for a term of
Notary Record - ANS - Shall constitute official record of qualification of notaries public.
10 - ANS - A commissioned notary may apply for recommissioning no earlier than ____ weeks prior
to the expiration date of the notary's commission.
One Year - ANS - An individual may apply for recommissioning within ________after the expiration
of individual's commission.
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