An IPEN or platform provider's electronic notary solution shall enable an electronic notary public to apply the electronic notary's electronic signature to an electronic record being notarized only if:

1. (1) the electronic signature is an exact copy of the electronic notary's handwritten signature delivered pursuant to Rules .1201 and .1410 of this Subchapter; or
2. (2) the signature is handwritten by the electronic notary using electronic means during the notarial transaction.

History Note: Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-106; 10B-125(b); 10B-126; 10B-134.15; 10B-134.17; 10B-134.19; 10B-134.21; 10B-134.23;
Eff. July 1, 2025.