After the electronic notary public affixes the electronic notary's electronic seal, and before the electronic notary commits the electronic seal, the electronic notary shall review the notary's electronic seal 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-134.21;
Eff. July 1, 2024.