Application For Reappointment As A Notary North Carolina Notary Public Form

12. Do you have a current notary guidebook?

Yes

(N.C. Gen. Stat. § 10A-4 requires that you purchase and keep this as a reference.)

The Notary Public Guidebook may be purchased for $12.72 (including tax, shipping and handling) from:

The Institute of Government

CB#3330 Knapp Building

UNC – Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330

919-966-4119

13. Do any of the following statements apply to you?

Yes

If yes, Indicate letter(s) ____________

A. Conviction of a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.

B. Revocation, suspension, or restriction of a notarial commission or professional license by this

or any other state.

C. Engaging in “official misconduct” as that term is defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 10A-3(6).

D. Disqualification for office because of Section 8 of Article VI of the Constitution of North Carolina.

(See #3 of the reappointment requirements for details on Article VI, Section 8.)

If you answered “yes” in the above section, please provide the following:

1. A written detailed explanation of the charge(s) against you and the extent of your

involvement.

2. A copy of the court judgement for misdemeanor or felony charge(s).

3. For felony charge(s), attach a copy of your citizenship restoration.

4. Two letters of recommendation from your employer, minister, or another person,

other than a family member, that can provide us a statement as to why these

charges should not prevent you from being re-appointed as a notary.

14. I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct and that I am aware of my duties and

responsibilities as a notary public for the state of North Carolina.

Signature of applicant: _______________________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

(must be the same as entered into box #1)

SEAL HERE

The following is for a notary public to notarize YOUR signature:

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the _____day of _____________

In the year of ______.

___________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

___________________________________

COMMISSION EXPIRES

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR REAPPOINTMENT

1. An applicant must reside in this state or if nonresident, be employed in this state.

2. An applicant must purchase the most current edition of The Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina, which is the approved

reference manual by the Secretary of State, that describes the duties, authority, and ethical responsibilities of notaries public.

3. Article VI, Section 8 of the Constitution of North Carolina disqualifies the following persons from holding office: any person

who has been adjudged guilty of treason or any other felony against this state of the United States, or any person who has

been adjudged guilty of a felony in another state that would also be a felony if it had been committed in this state, or any

person who has been adjudged guilty of corruption or malpractice in any office and who has not been restored to the rights

of citizenship in the manner prescribed by law.

4. An applicant must submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact. The application form

shall be provided by the Secretary of State and be available at the Register of Deeds Office in each county. Every application

shall bear the signature of the applicant written in pen and ink, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the applicant

before a person authorized to administer oaths (Example: Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, or a Notary Public).

5. An applicant must be able to read and write English.

6. Please do not submit an application more than 30 days prior to the expiration date of your current commission. Applications

received more than 30 days prior to expiration will be returned.

PLEASE NOTE: Please allow approximately three weeks for the processing of applications.

PROCEDURES FOR TAKING OATH: The Notary Public Section will process your application and return to you a transmittal letter through the

mail. After the receipt of the transmittal letter, you will need to go to the Register of Deeds in the county in which the commission is issued to

take the oath of office. The oath must be taken within 90 days of the effective date listed on the transmittal letter. If 90 days lapse before the

oath is taken, a new reappointment application and $30.00 fee must be resubmitted. Notary appointments are NOT valid until the oath of

office is taken. The oath must be taken with each reappointment commission.

January 2001 NP-RA

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