NC NOTARY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Applicants must submit their application within how many months of taking the class? -
ANS-three months
After receiving the Oath Notification Letter, the appointee must appear before the
Register of Deeds within how many days? - ANS-45
If you haven't received notification of the issuance of your commission within
_____________, you should call Customer Service at 919-807-2219. - ANS-two weeks
How soon before commission expiration can a notary begin the reappointment process?
- ANS-10 weeks
If your name, residence, business address, mailing address or telephone number
changes, how long do you have to let the Department know? - ANS-45 days
As soon as reasonably practicable after resignation, revocation or termination of
commission, what must the notary send by certified mail (return receipt) to the
Department for disposal? - ANS-seal or stamp
How many days does a notary have to report a lost or stolen seal or stamp? - ANS-10
days
When a seal is lost or stolen, who must the notary notify? - ANS-sheriff's office, Register
of Deeds (in county of commission), and employer
How many educational hours must an applicant for NC notary take? - ANS-minimum of
6 (but now moving more toward 7)
Can an applicant for recommissioning take an online exam instead of the classroom
portion? - ANS-Yes--only if the commission has been expired for less than one year.
Age requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-at least 18 or legally emancipated
Residency requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-Live in or regularly work in NC
Communication requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-Able to speak, read, and
write the English language
Educational requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-High school diploma or
equivalent and own a copy of the most recent Notary Public Manual
Minimum passing grade for the test - ANS-80%
ANSWERS
Applicants must submit their application within how many months of taking the class? -
ANS-three months
After receiving the Oath Notification Letter, the appointee must appear before the
Register of Deeds within how many days? - ANS-45
If you haven't received notification of the issuance of your commission within
_____________, you should call Customer Service at 919-807-2219. - ANS-two weeks
How soon before commission expiration can a notary begin the reappointment process?
- ANS-10 weeks
If your name, residence, business address, mailing address or telephone number
changes, how long do you have to let the Department know? - ANS-45 days
As soon as reasonably practicable after resignation, revocation or termination of
commission, what must the notary send by certified mail (return receipt) to the
Department for disposal? - ANS-seal or stamp
How many days does a notary have to report a lost or stolen seal or stamp? - ANS-10
days
When a seal is lost or stolen, who must the notary notify? - ANS-sheriff's office, Register
of Deeds (in county of commission), and employer
How many educational hours must an applicant for NC notary take? - ANS-minimum of
6 (but now moving more toward 7)
Can an applicant for recommissioning take an online exam instead of the classroom
portion? - ANS-Yes--only if the commission has been expired for less than one year.
Age requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-at least 18 or legally emancipated
Residency requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-Live in or regularly work in NC
Communication requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-Able to speak, read, and
write the English language
Educational requirements for becoming a notary. - ANS-High school diploma or
equivalent and own a copy of the most recent Notary Public Manual
Minimum passing grade for the test - ANS-80%
