§ 10B-117 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Notarial components of electronic document.
10B-117. Notarial components of electronic document. In performing an electronic notarial act, all of the following components shall be attached to, or logically associated with, the electronic document by the electronic notary, all of which shall be immediately perceptible and reproducible in the electronic record to which the notary’s electronic signature is attached: (1) The […]
§ 10B-125 – Electronic signature, electronic seal.
10B-125. Electronic signature, electronic seal. (a) The notary’s electronic signature in combination with the electronic notary seal shall be used only for the purpose of performing electronic notarial acts. (b) The Secretary shall adopt rules necessary to establish standards, procedures, practices, forms, and records relating to a notary’s electronic signature and electronic seal. The notary’s […]
§ 10B-101 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Definitions.
10B-101. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (2) "Electronic Document" means information that is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means. (3) "Electronic Notarial Act" and "Electronic Notarization" mean an official act by an […]
§ 10B-102 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Scope of this Article.
10B-102. Scope of this Article. Article 1 of this Chapter applies to all acts authorized under this Article unless the provisions of Article 1 directly conflict with the provisions of this Article, in which case provisions of Article 2 shall control. (2005-391, s. 4.)
§ 10B-105 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Qualifications.
10B-105. Qualifications. (a) A person qualified for electronic notary registration shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold a valid commission as a notary public in the State of North Carolina. (2) Except as otherwise provided, abide by all the provisions of Article 1 of this Chapter. (3) Satisfy the requirements of G.S. 10B-107. […]
§ 10B-106 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Registration with the Secretary of State.
10B-106. Registration with the Secretary of State. (a) Before performing notarial acts electronically, a notary shall register the capability to notarize electronically with the Secretary. (b) The term of registration as an electronic notary shall coincide with the term of the notary’s commission under Article 1 of this Chapter. (c) An electronic notary shall reregister […]
§ 10B-107 – Course of instruction.
10B-107. Course of instruction. (a) Before performing electronic notarial acts, a notary shall take a course of instruction of least three hours approved by the Secretary and pass an examination of this course, which shall be in addition to the educational requirements provided in Article 1 of this Chapter. (b) The content of the course […]
§ 10B-60 – (Effective until July 1, 2023) Enforcement and penalties.
10B-60. Enforcement and penalties. (a) The Secretary may issue a warning to a notary or restrict, suspend, or revoke a notarial commission for a violation of this Chapter and on any ground for which an application for a commission may be denied under this Chapter. Any period of restriction, suspension, or revocation shall not extend […]
§ 10B-65 – Acts of notaries public in certain instances validated.
10B-65. Acts of notaries public in certain instances validated. (a) Any acknowledgment taken and any instrument notarized by a person prior to qualification as a notary public but after commissioning or recommissioning as a notary public, or by a person whose notary commission has expired, is validated. The acknowledgment and instrument have the same legal […]
§ 10B-66 – Certain notarial acts validated.
10B-66. Certain notarial acts validated. (a) Any acknowledgment taken and any instrument notarized by a person whose notarial commission was revoked on or before January 30, 1997, is hereby validated. (b) This section applies to notarial acts performed on or before August 1, 1998. (2005-391, s. 4.)