Common Questions from Monroe NC Notary Public Information

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 I just found an old or expired notary public seal. What should I do with it?

Return old or expired seals to the Department for disposal.

Certified Mail sent to:	Hand delivery or by delivery service to:
NC Department of the Secretary of State Attn: Notary Public Section PO Box 29626 Raleigh, NC 27626-0626	NC Department of the Secretary of State Attn: Notary Public Section 2 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2903

 What is the penalty for keeping a notary seal once I am no longer commissioned?

 Is a notary allowed to certify a true copy of a document?

 If a notary resides in one county, can he or she notarize a document in another county?

 What happens if a notary violates the law?

 What are the crimes a notary can be charged with?

 May a notary public notarize a document that is in a foreign language?

 How can I find out how to authenticate a notarized document so I can use it outside the U.S.?

 How long will it take for my notary application to be processed?

 My commission is about to expire. How far in advance can I apply for reappointment?

 My commission is about to expire. Will I have to take a test to get reappointed?

 What’s a passing score on the reappointment test?

 Is there anyone who can get reappointed without taking the test?

 Where can I take the test so I can get reappointed?

 How many times can I take the exam if I don’t pass the first time?

 What happens if I fail three exams within 30 days?

 Where can I buy the current Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina?

 Do I need to do anything about my commission if I have changed my name?

 What happens if I don’t follow the steps for a name change?

 I want to resign my commission. What do I need to do?

 Can I notarize a document if it doesn’t have notarial wording?

 Can I decide what kind of notarial act or certificate to use if the person didn’t provide one?

 Someone brought me a document to notarize and it doesn’t have notarial wording. If the person tells me what kind of notarial act they want done, can I offer them a selection of certificates to pick from?

 I am notarizing a vehicle title. Who can I contact for help if I have questions?