A commission applicant who is, has previously been, or has acted in the capacity as a notary public of any locality, state, federally recognized tribe, or nation, and who has listed on the application findings of official misconduct, civil findings, or admissions of fault or liability regarding the applicant's activities as a notary, shall include with the application:

1. (1) the name of the court or governmental agency, board, or commission that made the finding;
2. (2) a copy of the document in which the official misconduct finding was made;

3. (3) if not included in the document in Item (2) of this Rule:

   1. (a) the date on which the finding or admission was made;
   2. (b) the court or governmental agency, board or commission that made the finding; and
   3. (c) the case name and docket number, or similar unique designation;
4. (4) a description of the circumstances surrounding the finding; and
5. (5) any additional information that the applicant wishes the Department to consider.

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