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When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - 1, Up Until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable) 3. When the renewal is mailed to the N.P. reminding that expiration date is in 3 months. Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the N.P. who is a non-resident? - Secretary of State Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal... even if in excellent, good standing? - Yes... in any case the appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State. What are the general NP eligibility requirements... although not limited to these? - 1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the state. 3. Good moral character. 4. Common School Education. 5. No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act. 6. 18 years old. Does NP receive an ID or license? - YES... receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application. What is the term of the NP commission? - 4 Years. Who issues the NP ID/License? - Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing Services. How does the NP renew his license and when? - Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration a renewal application is posted to the NP... which must be completed and returned with the $60.00 fee to the County Clerk. What does a NP do? - 1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2. Take affidavits & depositions. 3. Receive/certify acknowledgments, deeds, mortgages, power of attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign & inland bills of exchange, promissory notes & obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment