18 ncac 07j .0706          electronic signature and seal changes

If an IPEN or platform provider's electronic notary solution receives a registration certificate reflecting a change in an electronic notary public's name, county, or expiration date, the provider shall:

(1)           use the Department's notary public database to:

(a)           verify that the electronic notary's information has changed as shown on the certificate; and

(b)           verify that the electronic notary continues to be in active status with the Department;

(2)           generate a new electronic seal reflecting the changed information;

(3)           obtain an updated handwritten signature from the electronic notary in compliance with Rule .1201(5) or .1410(5) of this Subchapter, as applicable, if the notary's name has changed;

(4)           provide exemplars of the updated signature and seal to the Department; and

(5)           reconfirm the Department's receipt of the exemplars.

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.