1. A candidate for a permit to practise the notarial profession must apply to the executive committee and(1) possess the character, conduct, competence, and qualities required to practise the notarial profession;
(2) hold a diploma determined by the Government, pursuant to the first paragraph of section 184 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), as giving access to the permit issued by the Order or be granted diploma or training equivalence pursuant to Division II;
(3) have successfully completed the training period or obtained the training period equivalence pursuant to Division IV;
(4) have paid the fees prescribed in paragraph 8 of section 86.0.1 of the Code.