If an IPEN solution provider cannot verify the active status of an electronic notary public, the provider shall:

(1) not allow the electronic notary to proceed with the notarial session; and

(2) enable the electronic notary's access to the IPEN solution only to search, view, print, and download existing records.

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.