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True or False: Notary emblems can be used for promotional purposes.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Only with a permit

  4. Only in specified publications

The correct answer is: False

In North Carolina, it is prohibited for notaries to use their notary emblems or seals for promotional purposes. This restriction is in place to ensure that the notary's role and the integrity of the notarial process are maintained and not commercialized or trivialized. The proper use of a notary emblem is strictly confined to the official functions of witnessing signatures and performing notarial acts, such as acknowledgments and taking oaths. Using notary emblems for promotional purposes could mislead the public or imply an endorsement of products or services, which is inappropriate given the notary's public role. Therefore, stating that the use of notary emblems for promotional purposes is false is aligned with the regulations governing notarial conduct in North Carolina.