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Prepare for the nc notary exam 2025 with this comprehensive set of questions and 100% correct solutions. This study guide covers key sections of the notary public act, including definitions, notarial acts, and requirements for commissioning. Ace your grades and ensure guaranteed success with these essential exam questions and answers, designed to help you master the material and pass your notary exam with confidence. A structured approach to learning the critical information needed to become a successful notary public in north carolina, focusing on practical application and understanding of the law.
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This Article is the " " and may be cited by that name. - Correct Answer-Notary Public Act
This Chapter shall be construed and applied to advance its underlying purposes, which are the following:
(1) To promote, serve, and protect the interests.
(2) To , , and the law governing notaries.
(3) To prevent and.
(4) To foster conduct among notaries.
(5) To enhance interstate of notarial acts.
(6) To integrate procedures for traditional and notarial acts. - Correct Answer-1. public
A notarial act in which:
a. An individual appeared in person before the notary.
b. The individual was personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence
c. The individual indicated to the notary that the signature on the record was the individual's signature OR the individual signed the record while in the physical presence of the notary - Correct Answer-Acknowledgment
A notarial act in which:
a. An individual appeared in person before the notary.
b. The individual was personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence
c. The individual made a vow of truthfulness, based on personal honor and without invoking a deity or using any form of the word "swear" - Correct Answer-Affirmation
A notarial act in which:
a. An individual appeared in person before the notary.
b. The individual was personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence
b. In the case of a verification or proof, the individual other than a subscribing witness, whose: i. Identity and due execution of the record is being proven; or ii. Signature is being identified as genuine.
c. In the case of an oath or affirmation, the individual who makes a vow of truthfulness on penalty of perjury - Correct Answer-Principal
Identification of an individual based on either of the following:
a. At least one current document issued by a federal, state, or federal or state-recognized tribal government agency bearing the photographic image of the individual's face and either the signature or a physical description of the individual.
b. The oath or affirmation of one credible witness who personally knows the individual seeking to be identified - Correct Answer-Satisfactory evidence
The completion of a certificate by a notary who has performed a notarial act. - Correct Answer-Attest or attestation
The empowerment to perform notarial acts and the written evidence of authority to perform those acts. - Correct Answer-Commission
A notary's certificate evidencing the administration of an oath or affirmation.
Conduct contrary to expected standards of honesty, morality, or integrity. - Correct Answer-Moral turpitude
The portion of a notarized record that is completed by the notary, bears the notary's signature and seal, and states the facts attested by the notary in a particular notarization. - Correct Answer-Notarial certificate and certificate
The cancellation of the notary's commission stated in the order of revocation. - Correct Answer-Revocation
A person who signs a record for the purpose of being a witness to the principal's execution of the record or to the NC General Statutes - Chapter 10B 4 principal's acknowledgment of his or her execution of the record. - Correct Answer-Subscribing witness
10B-5 (c)
The notary shall be commissioned in his or her , unless the notary is not a North Carolina resident, in which case he or she shall be commissioned in the county of his or her or - Correct Answer- county of residence, employment or business
10B-5 (d) (2)
In no case may a commission be issued to an applicant within years after release from prison, probation, or parole, whichever is later. - Correct Answer-
10B-5 (d) (4)
In no case may a commission be issued to an applicant within years after the completion of all conditions of any disciplinary order - Correct Answer-
Every application for a notary commission shall be made on paper with original signatures, or in another form determined by the Secretary, and shall include all of the following:
(1) A statement of the applicant's personal as required by this Chapter.
(2) A certificate or signed statement by the evidencing successful completion of the course of instruction as required by this Chapter.
(3) A of the applicant, as required by this Chapter.
(4) Any other information that the deems appropriate.
(5) The fee required by this Chapter. - Correct Answer-1. qualifications
10B-7 (a)
The application for a notary commission shall include at least all of the following:
(1) The applicant's and the to be used for commissioning, excluding nicknames.
(2) The applicant's.
(3) The for the applicant's residence, the for the applicant's residence, and the for the applicant's residence.
(4) The applicant's of residence.
(5) The of the applicant's employer, the and for the applicant's employer, and for the applicant's employer.
A person commissioned under this Chapter may perform notarial acts in any part of this State for a term of years, unless the commission is earlier revoked or resigned. - Correct Answer-
10B-10 (b)
the appointee shall appear before the register of deeds no later than days after commissioning - Correct Answer-
10B-10 (c)
The notary record shall contain the and the of the notary as commissioned, the date and date of the commission, the date the was administered, and the date of any restriction, suspension, revocation, or resignation. - Correct Answer-name, signature, effective, expiration, oath
10B-11 (a)
A commissioned notary may apply for recommissioning no earlier than weeks prior to the expiration date of the notary's commission. - Correct Answer-
10B-11 (a)
An individual may apply for recommissioning within year(s) after the expiration of the individual's commission. - Correct Answer-
Every applicant for a notary commission shall pay to the Secretary a nonrefundable application fee of dollars. - Correct Answer-
10B-14 (a)
An instructor must meet the following requirements to be certified to teach a course of study for notaries public:
(1) Complete and pass an instructor certification course of not less than hours taught by the Director or other person approved by the Secretary.
(2) Have at least year(s) of active experience as a notary public.
(3) Maintain a current as a notary public.
(4) Possess the notary public guidebook.
(5) Pay a nonrefundable fee of dollars. - Correct Answer-1. 6
10B-14 (b)
Certification to teach a course of study for notaries shall be effective for years. - Correct Answer-
A notarial act shall be attested by all of the following:
(1) The of the notary, exactly as shown on the notary's commission.
(2) The legible appearance of the notary's exactly as shown on the notary's.
(3) The clear and legible appearance of the notary's or.
(4) A statement of the date the notary's commission. The statement of the date that the notary's commission may appear in the notary's stamp or seal or elsewhere in the notarial certificate. - Correct Answer-1. signature
10B-20 (c)
A notary shall not perform a notarial act if any of the following apply:
(1) The or is not in the notary's presence at the time the notarial act is performed.
(2) The or is not personally known to the notary or identified by the notary through satisfactory evidence.
(2a) The witness is not personally known to the notary.
(3) , (4) Repealed by Session Laws 2006-59, s. 8, effective October 1, 2006, and except as otherwise set forth in the act, applicable to notarial acts performed on or after October 1, 2006.
(5) The notary is a of, to, or of the record, that is to be notarized.
(6) The notary will receive directly from a transaction connected with the notarial act any commission, fee, advantage, right, title, interest, cash, property, or other consideration - Correct Answer-1. principal or subscribing witness
2a. credible
10B-20 (d)
A notary may certify the affixation of a signature by mark on a record presented for notarization if:
(1) The is affixed in the presence of the notary;
(2) The notary writes the mark: "Mark affixed by (name of signer by mark) in presence of undersigned notary"; and
(3) The notary the signature by performing an acknowledgment, oath or affirmation, jurat, or verification or proof. - Correct Answer-1. mark
10B-20 (e)
If a principal is physically unable to sign or make a mark on a record presented for notarization, that principal may designate another person as
The and in the county in which a notary qualified may certify to the commission of the notary. - Correct Answer-The Secretary and register of deeds
10B-20 (i)
A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State who advertises the person's services as a notary public in a language other than English, shall post or otherwise include with the advertisement "I (AM/AM NOT) AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND I (MAY/MAY NOT) GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE." - Correct Answer-AM NOT, MAY NOT
10B-20 (k)
A nonattorney notary (shall/shall not) assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting, or understanding a record or transaction requiring a notarial act. - Correct Answer-shall not
10B-20 (m)
If notarial certificate wording is not provided or indicated for a record, a notary who is not also a licensed attorney (shall/shall not) determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be used. - Correct Answer-shall not
10B-20 (o)
Before signing a notarial certificate a notary (shall/shall not) cross out or mark through all blank lines or spaces in the certificate. - Correct Answer- shall
10B-22 (a)
A notary (shalll/shall not) execute a notarial certificate containing information known or believed by the notary to be false. - Correct Answer- shall not
10B-22 (b)
A notary shall not execute a certificate that is not written in the language. A notary may execute a certificate written in the language that accompanies a record written in another language, which record may include a translation of the notarial certificate into the other language. In those instances, the notary shall execute only the language certificate. - Correct Answer-English
10B-23 (a)
A notary (shall/shall not) notarize a signature on a record without a notarial certificate indicating what type of notarial act was performed. A notary (may/may not) administer an oath or affirmation without completing a jurat.
10B-23 (b)
A notary (shall/shall not) certify, notarize, nor authenticate a photograph. - Correct Answer-shall not
shall be printed in smaller than -point type. - Correct Answer-English, 10
When notarizing a paper record, a notary shall sign by on the notarial certificate. The notary shall affix the official signature the notarial act is performed. The notary (shall/shall not) sign a paper record using the facsimile stamp or an electronic or other printing method. - Correct Answer-hand in ink, after, shall not
10B-36 (a)
The notary shall keep the seal in a A notary (shall/shall not) allow another person to use or possess the seal, and (shall/shall not) surrender the seal to the notary's employer upon termination of employment - Correct Answer-secure location, shall not, shall not
10B-36 (b)
The notary shall place the image or impression of the seal near the on every paper record notarized. The seal and the notary's signature shall appear on the page of a record as the text of the notarial certificate. - Correct Answer-notary's signature, same
10B-36 (c)
A notary shall do the following within days of discovering that the notary's seal has been lost or stolen:
(1) Inform the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft or vandalism.
(2) Notify the appropriate register of deeds and the Secretary in writing and signed in the official name in which he or she was commissioned. - Correct Answer-
10B-37 (b)
A notary's official seal shall include all of the following elements:
(1) The notary's exactly as commissioned.
(2) The words " ".
(3) The of commissioning, including the word " " or the abbreviation " .".
(4) The words " " or the abbreviation ".." or " ". - Correct Answer-1. name
10B-37 (c)
The notary seal may be either or in shape.
A notary shall not use a seal that is less than inches, nor more than inches in diameter. The