After the electronic notary public affixes the notary's electronic signature, and before the electronic signature is committed by the notary, the electronic notary shall review the electronic signature to ensure that it:

1. (1) is present on the notary certificate;
2. (2) is legible; and

3. (3) does not obscure:

   1. (a) the notary certificate;
   2. (b) any content in the notary certificate; or
   3. (c) any content in the document being notarized.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-125(b); 10B-126(d); 10B-127; 10B-134.21;
Eff. July 1, 2024.