NC NOTARY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2023-2024.
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 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 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.
Is keeping a Notary journal required in the NC? - ANSWER-Yes, it is now required.
Who can a NC Notary notarize for? - ANSWER-Everyone, except yoursel
Where can an NC notary perform notarial acts (what is the jurisdiction?) - ANSWER-In
all 100 counties on North Carolina: statewide jurisdiction.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2023-2024.
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 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 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.
Is keeping a Notary journal required in the NC? - ANSWER-Yes, it is now required.
Who can a NC Notary notarize for? - ANSWER-Everyone, except yoursel
Where can an NC notary perform notarial acts (what is the jurisdiction?) - ANSWER-In
all 100 counties on North Carolina: statewide jurisdiction.
