A notary public shall determine the location of a principal seeking a remote electronic notarization by:

(1) geolocation if the principal is using a GPS-enabled device; or

(2) self-attestation by the principal if the principal is not using a GPS-enabled device.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-134.9; 10B-134.15; 10B-134.17; 10B-134.21; 10B-134.23;

Eff. July 1, 2025.