An electronic notary public shall ensure that the electronic notary's session records are accessible to, and readable by, the electronic notary while stored with:

1. (1) an approved depository; and

2. (2) an approved custodian:

   1. (a) for 10 years from the date of the journal entry for a notarial act; or

   2. (b) for any period of more than 10 years during which:

      1. (i) there is a litigation hold or other order requiring retention for more than 10 years; or
      2. (ii) the electronic notary public arranges for the custodian to keep the records more than 10 years.

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