State Information for North Carolina
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North Carolina Notary Requirements and Information
North Carolina Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be able to speak, read and write English;
• reside legally in the U.S.;
• be a resident of North Carolina or be regularly employed in the state;
• possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public: https://www.sog.unc.edu/publications/books/north-carolina-notary-public-manual-2016-print-version
• Other disqualifications can be found under 10B-5 (d) https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_10B/GS_10B-5.pdf
How to Apply to Become a North Carolina Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the North Carolina Office of the Secretary State: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary/become_a_notary
Secretary of State.
Term of Office
5 year term.
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Education course required, first-time applicants – traditional Notaries. Exam required, first-time and renewing applicants (traditional Notaries). Education and exam required for registration as an electronic Notary. (Members of the North Carolina Bar are exempted from traditional Notary education and exam).
Notary Bond Requirement
Not required.
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required, paper notarial acts. Secretary of State may require recordkeeping of electronic notarial acts.
Notary Seal Requirement
• Ink stamp or embossing seal required, paper notarial acts. Must be photographically reproducible.
• Electronic Notary seal required/specified, electronic notarial acts. Electronic seal data contains information required in the paper-act seal; "generally corresponds to data" in the Notary's paper-act seal. Visual appearance of the electronic seal in an electronically notarized document must replicate the appearance of an inked seal on paper.
Authorized Duties
• Take acknowledgments;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• and take verifications and proofs*;
*Oath/affirmation of a subscribing witness that he/she personally observed the document signing; or oath/affirmation of a subscribing witness that the signer acknowledged his/her signature to the witness. Subject to limitations.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the North Carolina Secretary of State: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_notary
Contact Information for the State of North Carolina
State of North Carolina Notary Website
https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary
State of North Carolina Notary FAQs
https://www.sosnc.gov/frequently_asked_questions/by_title/_notary_notary
State of North Carolina Online Notary Search
https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary
Phone Number
(919) 814-5400
Mailing Address
The Notary Public Section
Post Office Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626-0626
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(919) 814-5400
Further Information
https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/authentications
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided “as is,” free of warranty of any kind. Last updated August 2020.
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