A technology provider, or physical seal manufacturer or vendor shall be deemed to have knowingly created, manufactured or distributed a notary seal in violation of G.S. 10B-60(n) if the provider, manufacturer, or vendor fails to comply with, as applicable:

(1) 18 NCAC 07J .1202 for IPEN account creation;

(2) 18 NCAC 07J .1410 for platform account creation for an electronic notary;

(3) 18 NCAC 07J .1411 for platform account creation for a traditional notary;

(4) 18 NCAC 07J .1202 for changes to notary commission or registration certificate presented to the IPEN solution;

(5) 18 NCAC 07J .1412 for changes to commission or registration certificate presented to the platform; and

(6) 18 NCAC 07G.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-106; 10B-125(b); 10B-126; 10B-134.15; 10B-134.17; 10B-134.19; 10B-134.21; 10B-134.23;

Eff. July 1, 2025.