2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 10B Notaries.
Article 1 - Notary Public Act.
10B-11. Recommissioning.
10B‑11. Recommissioning.
(a) A commissioned notary may apply for recommissioning no earlier than 10 weeks prior to the expiration date of the notary's commission.
(b) A notary whose commission has not expired must comply with the following requirements to be recommissioned:
(1) Submit a new application meeting the requirements of G.S. 10B‑6, except for G.S. 10B‑6(2).
(2) Meet all the requirements of G.S. 10B‑5(b), except for G.S. 10B‑5(b)(5), (6), and (9).
(3) Achieve a passing score on the written examination required under G.S. 10B‑8(b). This requirement does not apply if the notary is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar, or if the notary has been continuously commissioned in North Carolina since July 10, 1991, and has never been disciplined by the Secretary.
(c) An individual may apply for recommissioning within one year after the expiration of the individual's commission. The individual must comply with the requirement of subsection (b) of this section. The individual must also fulfill the educational requirement under G.S. 10B‑8(a), unless the Secretary waives that requirement. (1991, c. 683, s. 2; 1995, c. 226, s. 2; 2005‑391, s. 4; 2006‑59, s. 5.)
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