18 NCAC 07D .0310         NOTARY REPORT OF LOSS, THEFT AND SIMILAR ISSUES

Within 10 days of discovery, a notary public shall report to the Department using the form specified in 18 NCAC 07B .0431:

(1)           for a physical notary seal or journal, its unauthorized use, loss, theft, or vandalization;

(2)           for an electronic notary seal or signature, its unauthorized use, loss of use, compromise of security, or having been rendered incapable of affixing a legible image; or

(3)           for an electronic notary journal, a communication technology recording, a session record, or other notarial records:

(a)           the permanent loss of data, use, or access;

(b)           compromise of security or unauthorized use; or

(c)           theft.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-36; 10B-125(b); 10B-126(d); 10B-134.21;

Eff. July 1, 2025.