An electronic notary public shall not affix the electronic notary's electronic signature until:
- (1) the principals have appeared before the electronic notary as required by Article 2 of Chapter 10B of the General Statutes;
- (2) the principals have been identified;
- (3) the oath or affirmation has been administered, if required;
- (4) the principals have affixed their signatures to the electronic document or acknowledged them, if applicable; and
- (5) the journal entry has been made in accordance with the rules in 18 NCAC 07I.
History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-125(b); 10B-126(d); 10B-134.15; 10B-134.21;
Eff. July 1, 2024.