NC NOTARY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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 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 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
