18 NCAC 07F .0812          AFFIXING ELECTRONIC SEAL

An electronic notary public shall not affix the electronic notary's electronic seal until:

(1)           the principals have appeared before the electronic notary as required by Article 2 of Chapter 10B of the General Statutes;

(2)           the principals have been identified;

(3)           the oaths or affirmations have been administered, if required;

(4)           the principals have affixed their signatures to the electronic document or acknowledged them if applicable; and

(5)           the journal entry has been made in accordance with the rules in 18 NCAC 07I.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-125(b); 10B-126(d); 10B-134.15; 10B-134.21;

Eff. July 1, 2024.