18 NCAC 07H .0405         EXCEPTION TO RULE .0404

A notary public may perform a remote electronic notarization for a principal who, in order to be accommodated pursuant to G.S. 134.1(1), must use a technology that:

(1)           filters, alters, or simulates the principal's voice or produces speech that is asynchronous with the video communication;

(2)           is under the control of the principal; and

(3)           is otherwise compliant with 18 NCAC 07B .0800.

Note: An example of a principal using this exception would be an individual with ALS who uses eye movements to manipulate a computer to speak.

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

Eff. July 1, 2025.