The form for application for recommissioning as a notary public before expiration of a commission or within 12 months of commission expiration requires:

1. (1) information regarding the applicant's current or, if expired, the most recent commission, including the commission number;
2. (2) an imprint or stamp from the applicant's current seal, or most recently expired seal, if the applicant currently possesses a seal;
3. (3) information required pursuant to G.S. 10B-11;
4. (4) the instructor's signature, if the applicant takes the notary course as part of the recommissioning process;
5. (5) information required pursuant to Rule .0407 of this Section that is not otherwise included in Items (1)-(3) of this Rule;

6. (6) for recommissioning for a traditional notary who is not also an electronic notary, a statement with regard to technology providers (Note: An example would be a traditional notary who administers oaths or affirmations in G.S. 10B-134.9(d) judicial actions or proceedings):

   1. (a) the notary will continue to use:

      1. (i) the name of the technology provider for which the notary has previously provided notice; and
      2. (ii) the custodian for the electronic journal for which the notary has previously provided notice;
   2. (b) the name of the technology provider that the notary will now use; or
   3. (c) at this time, the notary does not have a technology provider; and
7. (7) the declaration under penalty of perjury that is required by G.S. 10B-12.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4;
Eff. July 1, 2024;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2025.