NC Notary Public study guide

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? - Answer45 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 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 yourself. Where can an NC notary perform notarial acts (what is the jurisdiction?) - Answer-In all 100 counties on North Carolina: statewide jurisdiction.