A notary public shall not perform a remote electronic notarization if, in the judgment of the notary, the live on-screen image of the remotely located principal:

1. (1) appears to be:

   1. (a) altered;
   2. (b) unnatural; or
   3. (c) simulated; or
2. (2) does not accurately reflect a real-time two-way communication between the notary and the principal.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-134.15; 10B-134.17; 10B-134.21; 10B-134.23;
Eff. July 1, 2025.