Notary
North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS)
NCGS 10B-5(b) provided the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in North Carolina:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State;
- Reside legally in the United States;
- Speak, read and write the English language;
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar;
- Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public;
- Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact; and
- No criminal record.
If you have questions about eligibility for being commissioned as a Notary in North Carolina, call the Secretary of State of Notary Public Section at 919-814-5400 before you register to have your questions answered.
E-Notary
This course is designed for instructional areas related to individuals who want to become commissioned as an electronic notary. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act set forth in the General Statute 10B Article 2. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make an application with the NC Secretary of State office. Individuals must have a current notary commission to participate in E-notary training. Please bring with you a valid Driver’s License (needs to be a clear picture, not faded & not expired) & your current Notary Public number. Your E-Notary Manual will be provided in class.
For some classes, please register online.
If you are looking for a class that is not currently listed, please contact 252-335-0821 ext. 2250 or 252-473-2264 ext. 7037 (Dare students). Classes that you will need to call to register are available here.