In performing an electronic notarial act, all of the following components shall be attached to, or logically associated with, the electronic document by the electronic notary, all of which shall be immediately perceptible and reproducible in the electronic record to which the notary’s electronic signature is attached:

(1)        The notary’s name, state, and county of commissioning exactly as stated on the commission issued by the Secretary;

(2)        The words “Electronic Notary Public”;

(3)        The words “State of North Carolina”;

(4)        The expiration date of the commission;

(5)        The notary’s electronic signature; and

(6)        The completed wording of one of the following notarial certificates:

a.         Acknowledgment;

b.         Jurat;

c.         Verification or proof; or

d.         Oath or affirmation. ?(2005-391, s. 4.)

? 10B-117.? (Effective July 1, 2023) Notarial components of electronic document.

In performing an electronic or remote electronic notarial act, all of the following components shall be attached to, or logically associated with, the electronic document by the electronic notary or remote electronic notary, all of which shall be immediately perceptible and reproducible in the electronic record to which the notary’s electronic signature is attached:

(1)        The notary’s name, state, and county of commissioning exactly as stated on the commission issued by the Secretary.

(2)        The words “Electronic Notary Public” or “Remote Electronic Notary Public Utilizing Communication Technology.”

(3)        The words “State of North Carolina.”

(4)        The expiration date of the commission.

(5)        The notary’s electronic signature.

(6)        The completed wording of one of the following notarial certificates:

a.         Acknowledgment.

b.         Jurat.

c.         Verification or proof.

d.         Repealed by Session Laws 2022-54, s. 2(g), effective July 1, 2023. ?(2005-391, s. 4; 2022-54, s. 2(g).)