18 ncac 07j .0704          electronic signature appearance

An IPEN or platform provider's electronic notary solution shall enable an electronic notary public to apply the electronic notary's electronic signature to an electronic record being notarized only if:

(1)           the electronic signature is an exact copy of the electronic notary's handwritten signature delivered pursuant to Rules .1201 and .1410 of this Subchapter; or

(2)           the signature is handwritten by the electronic notary using electronic means during the notarial transaction.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-106; 10B-125(b); 10B-126; 10B-134.15; 10B-134.17; 10B-134.19; 10B-134.21; 10B-134.23;

Eff. July 1, 2025.