18 NCAC 07B .0603          EXECUTED DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS

The Director shall revoke the commission of a notary who performs a notarial act knowing that the document or information contained in it is false or fraudulent, or that the intent of the executed document is dishonest. Acts of fraud or dishonesty include:

(1)           Notarizing a blank DMV vehicle title document;

(2)           Embezzlement;

(3)           Forgery;

(4)           Fraud;

(5)           Identity theft;

(6)           Impersonation of a law enforcement officer;

(7)           Receiving stolen goods or property; and

(8)           Theft.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-2; 10B-5(d); 10B-14(f); 10B-60;

Eff. April 1, 2007;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Transferred from 18 NCAC 07B .0903 Eff. June 1, 2023.