18 NCAC 07H .0402         MODIFIED IMAGE OF PRINCIPAL

A notary public shall not perform a remote electronic notarization if, in the judgment of the notary, the live on-screen image of the remotely located principal:

(1)           appears to be:

(a)           altered;

(b)           unnatural; or

(c)           simulated; or

(2)           does not accurately reflect a real-time two-way communication between the notary and the principal.

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

Eff. July 1, 2025.