NC NOTARY PUBLIC TEST PREP QUESTIONS
Which of the following is NOT a statutory requirement for becoming a notary public in North
Carolina?
A) Residing legally in the United States.
B) Holding at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
C) Being a registered voter in North Carolina.
D) Passing the notary public course with at least 80% on the final exam. - correct answer C
How might a disciplinary history with the North Carolina State Bar affect an individual's
eligibility to become a notary?
A) The individual is automatically disqualified from becoming a notary.
B) The individual must disclose the discipline and may face additional scrutiny.
C) The individual must obtain a character reference from the Bar.
D) The discipline has no effect on notary eligibility. - correct answer B
Which of the following conditions must be met for a notary public applicant to legally work in
North Carolina without residing in the state?
A) The applicant must hold dual residency in North Carolina and another state.
B) The applicant must have a registered business in North Carolina.
C) The applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in a neighboring state.
D) The applicant must have a regular place of work or business in North Carolina. - correct
answer D
Under North Carolina law, how long must an applicant wait to apply for a notary public
commission after being released from probation for a felony conviction?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 7 years
D) 12 years - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath beyond the commission issue date. What is the
consequence?
A) The applicant's commission is immediately revoked, and they must reapply.
,B) The applicant must take the oath and pay a late fee.
C) The applicant's commission becomes void, and the process must start over
.D) The applicant receives a grace period to take the oath without penalty. - correct answer C
An applicant attends the required six-hour notary course but forgets to bring their
identification. What are the consequences?
A) The applicant will be allowed to complete the course but must present identification later.
B) The applicant will be dismissed from the course and must retake it with proper identification.
C) The instructor will issue a warning, but the applicant can still complete the course.
D) The applicant can substitute identification with a signed affidavit. - correct answer B
An applicant scores 79% on the notary public examination. What must the applicant do next?
A) The applicant must retake the entire course before reattempting the exam.
B) The applicant can appeal the score and request a reevaluation.
C) The applicant must retake the exam until they achieve a score of 80% or higher.
D) The applicant can apply for the notary commission with a conditional approval. - correct
answer C
An applicant submits a notary public application without obtaining the instructor's signature.
What is the result?
A) The application is invalid and will be rejected.
B) The application will be accepted, but the commission will be delayed.
C) The applicant will be fined but can still proceed with the commission.
D) The application will be processed without issue. - correct answer A
Why is it crucial to have the notary application notarized before submission?
A) It confirms the applicant's understanding of notarial duties.
B) It ensures the application is legally binding and valid.
C) It allows the applicant to bypass the need for an instructor's signature.
D) It is only a formality and does not affect the application process. - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath for 50 days. What happens as a result?
A) The applicant must reapply for a notary commission.
,B) The applicant will receive a warning but can still take the oath.
C) The applicant's commission will be revoked immediately.
D) The applicant must pay a late fee to take the oath. - correct answer A
What are the consequences if a notary fails to purchase a North Carolina notary seal?
A) The notary can still perform duties without the seal.
B) The notary's commission is automatically suspended.
C) The notary cannot perform any notarial acts legally.
D) The notary must use a temporary seal until the official one is purchased. - correct answer C
A notary's commission has been expired for 15 months. What must they do?
A) Take an online exam to renew the commission.
B) Pay an additional late fee and renew without taking an exam.
C) Retake the six-hour notary public course before reapplying.
D) Submit a special waiver to bypass additional requirements. - correct answer C
What happens if a notary fails the online re-commissioning exam?
A) The notary must retake the entire notary public course.
B) The notary can retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period.
C) The notary must attend a review session before retaking the exam.
D) The notary must retake the exam and pass with at least 90%. - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath beyond the commission issue date. What is the
consequence?
A) The applicant's commission is immediately revoked, and they must reapply.
B) The applicant must take the oath and pay a late fee.
C) The applicant's commission becomes void, and the process must start over.
D) The applicant receives a grace period to take the oath without penalty. - correct answer C
Which of the following disqualifies an individual from being appointed as a notary public in
North Carolina?
A) Conviction of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty.
B) Conviction of a felony under federal law, with citizenship rights restored.
, C) Removal from public office by impeachment, with citizenship rights restored.
D) Conviction of a felony under North Carolina law, with citizenship rights not restored. -
correct answer D
Which of the following individuals is exempt from taking the mandatory notary public course
required in North Carolina?
A) A person with a PhD in Law from a recognized university.
B) A certified public accountant (CPA) licensed in North Carolina.
C) A member of the North Carolina State Bar.
D) A person with a master's degree in Public Administration. - correct answer C
Which of the following scenarios could allow an individual to reapply for a notary public
commission despite a previous disqualification?
A) A felony conviction for embezzlement, with no subsequent criminal record for 5 years.
B) A felony conviction, with all citizenship rights restored 12 years ago.
C) A misdemeanor conviction for fraud, with no subsequent criminal record for 7 years.
D) Removal from public office due to corruption, with citizenship rights restored 8 years ago. -
correct answer B
If a person convicted of a felony under North Carolina law has their citizenship rights restored
but was removed from public office by impeachment, they are:
A) Automatically eligible to apply for a notary public commission.
B) Eligible only if 15 years have passed since the removal.
C) Permanently ineligible for a notary public commission.
D) Eligible after completing a mandatory notary public course and exam. - correct answer C
Which of the following is a necessary condition for an applicant to qualify for a notary public
commission in North Carolina?
A) Ability to speak, read, and write English.
B) Possession of a bachelor's degree.
C) Active membership in a professional organization.
D) Registration as a voter in North Carolina. - correct answer A
Which of the following is NOT a statutory requirement for becoming a notary public in North
Carolina?
A) Residing legally in the United States.
B) Holding at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
C) Being a registered voter in North Carolina.
D) Passing the notary public course with at least 80% on the final exam. - correct answer C
How might a disciplinary history with the North Carolina State Bar affect an individual's
eligibility to become a notary?
A) The individual is automatically disqualified from becoming a notary.
B) The individual must disclose the discipline and may face additional scrutiny.
C) The individual must obtain a character reference from the Bar.
D) The discipline has no effect on notary eligibility. - correct answer B
Which of the following conditions must be met for a notary public applicant to legally work in
North Carolina without residing in the state?
A) The applicant must hold dual residency in North Carolina and another state.
B) The applicant must have a registered business in North Carolina.
C) The applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in a neighboring state.
D) The applicant must have a regular place of work or business in North Carolina. - correct
answer D
Under North Carolina law, how long must an applicant wait to apply for a notary public
commission after being released from probation for a felony conviction?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 7 years
D) 12 years - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath beyond the commission issue date. What is the
consequence?
A) The applicant's commission is immediately revoked, and they must reapply.
,B) The applicant must take the oath and pay a late fee.
C) The applicant's commission becomes void, and the process must start over
.D) The applicant receives a grace period to take the oath without penalty. - correct answer C
An applicant attends the required six-hour notary course but forgets to bring their
identification. What are the consequences?
A) The applicant will be allowed to complete the course but must present identification later.
B) The applicant will be dismissed from the course and must retake it with proper identification.
C) The instructor will issue a warning, but the applicant can still complete the course.
D) The applicant can substitute identification with a signed affidavit. - correct answer B
An applicant scores 79% on the notary public examination. What must the applicant do next?
A) The applicant must retake the entire course before reattempting the exam.
B) The applicant can appeal the score and request a reevaluation.
C) The applicant must retake the exam until they achieve a score of 80% or higher.
D) The applicant can apply for the notary commission with a conditional approval. - correct
answer C
An applicant submits a notary public application without obtaining the instructor's signature.
What is the result?
A) The application is invalid and will be rejected.
B) The application will be accepted, but the commission will be delayed.
C) The applicant will be fined but can still proceed with the commission.
D) The application will be processed without issue. - correct answer A
Why is it crucial to have the notary application notarized before submission?
A) It confirms the applicant's understanding of notarial duties.
B) It ensures the application is legally binding and valid.
C) It allows the applicant to bypass the need for an instructor's signature.
D) It is only a formality and does not affect the application process. - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath for 50 days. What happens as a result?
A) The applicant must reapply for a notary commission.
,B) The applicant will receive a warning but can still take the oath.
C) The applicant's commission will be revoked immediately.
D) The applicant must pay a late fee to take the oath. - correct answer A
What are the consequences if a notary fails to purchase a North Carolina notary seal?
A) The notary can still perform duties without the seal.
B) The notary's commission is automatically suspended.
C) The notary cannot perform any notarial acts legally.
D) The notary must use a temporary seal until the official one is purchased. - correct answer C
A notary's commission has been expired for 15 months. What must they do?
A) Take an online exam to renew the commission.
B) Pay an additional late fee and renew without taking an exam.
C) Retake the six-hour notary public course before reapplying.
D) Submit a special waiver to bypass additional requirements. - correct answer C
What happens if a notary fails the online re-commissioning exam?
A) The notary must retake the entire notary public course.
B) The notary can retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period.
C) The notary must attend a review session before retaking the exam.
D) The notary must retake the exam and pass with at least 90%. - correct answer B
An applicant delays taking the notary oath beyond the commission issue date. What is the
consequence?
A) The applicant's commission is immediately revoked, and they must reapply.
B) The applicant must take the oath and pay a late fee.
C) The applicant's commission becomes void, and the process must start over.
D) The applicant receives a grace period to take the oath without penalty. - correct answer C
Which of the following disqualifies an individual from being appointed as a notary public in
North Carolina?
A) Conviction of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty.
B) Conviction of a felony under federal law, with citizenship rights restored.
, C) Removal from public office by impeachment, with citizenship rights restored.
D) Conviction of a felony under North Carolina law, with citizenship rights not restored. -
correct answer D
Which of the following individuals is exempt from taking the mandatory notary public course
required in North Carolina?
A) A person with a PhD in Law from a recognized university.
B) A certified public accountant (CPA) licensed in North Carolina.
C) A member of the North Carolina State Bar.
D) A person with a master's degree in Public Administration. - correct answer C
Which of the following scenarios could allow an individual to reapply for a notary public
commission despite a previous disqualification?
A) A felony conviction for embezzlement, with no subsequent criminal record for 5 years.
B) A felony conviction, with all citizenship rights restored 12 years ago.
C) A misdemeanor conviction for fraud, with no subsequent criminal record for 7 years.
D) Removal from public office due to corruption, with citizenship rights restored 8 years ago. -
correct answer B
If a person convicted of a felony under North Carolina law has their citizenship rights restored
but was removed from public office by impeachment, they are:
A) Automatically eligible to apply for a notary public commission.
B) Eligible only if 15 years have passed since the removal.
C) Permanently ineligible for a notary public commission.
D) Eligible after completing a mandatory notary public course and exam. - correct answer C
Which of the following is a necessary condition for an applicant to qualify for a notary public
commission in North Carolina?
A) Ability to speak, read, and write English.
B) Possession of a bachelor's degree.
C) Active membership in a professional organization.
D) Registration as a voter in North Carolina. - correct answer A
