NC Notary Public
NC Notary Public Study Guide Questions
And Answers
1. What is the state commission fee for being a notary public? - ANS - $50
2. How long does it take to process the application? - ANS - 2 weeks
3. What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary? - ANS - 18 years old
4. What are the residency requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS - Either reside in the state
(or) regularly conduct business in NC
5. What are the language requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS - Must be able to read, write,
and speak English.
6. What is the minimum score for passing the NC Notary Public Exam? - ANS - 80%
7. Within how many days of the Notary commission issue date should the oath be taken? - ANS - 45
days
8. Where does one take the oath? - ANS - Register of Deeds office
9. How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your commission expires? - ANS - 10
weeks
10. How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last? (what is the length of the term?) - ANS - 5
years
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NC Notary Public Study Guide Questions
And Answers
1. What is the state commission fee for being a notary public? - ANS - $50
2. How long does it take to process the application? - ANS - 2 weeks
3. What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary? - ANS - 18 years old
4. What are the residency requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS - Either reside in the state
(or) regularly conduct business in NC
5. What are the language requirements to become a notary in NC? - ANS - Must be able to read, write,
and speak English.
6. What is the minimum score for passing the NC Notary Public Exam? - ANS - 80%
7. Within how many days of the Notary commission issue date should the oath be taken? - ANS - 45
days
8. Where does one take the oath? - ANS - Register of Deeds office
9. How soon can you begin the renewal process prior to the date your commission expires? - ANS - 10
weeks
10. How long does a North Carolina Notary commission last? (what is the length of the term?) - ANS - 5
years
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