18 NCAC 07H .0404         MODIFIED VOICE OF PRINCIPAL

Except as permitted in Rule .0405 of this Section, a notary public shall not perform a remote electronic notarization if, in the judgment of the notary, the voice of the remotely located principal:

(1)           appears to be:

(a)           altered;

(b)           unnatural; or

(c)           simulated; or

(2)           does not accurately reflect a live two-way communication between the notary and the remotely located principal.

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

Eff. July 1, 2025.