A depository shall establish a session identifier for each notarial session or supplemental journal entry by concatenating the following numbers, with no separation or punctuation:

1. (1) the four-digit identifying number assigned to the authorized depository by the Department;
2. (2) the 12 digit commission number of the notary public who performs notarial acts during the session, padded with leading zeros as necessary;

3. (3) the eight-digit date on which the session occurred, comprised of the following numbers in the order listed:

   1. (a) the four-digit calendar year;
   2. (b) the two-digit month; and
   3. (c) the two-digit day; and

4. (4) a seven-digit sequential session number that is assigned by the depository and that:

   1. (a) begins with number 0000001 on the first day of the calendar year; and
   2. (b) ends with the last sequential number for sessions in that same calendar year.

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.