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How to Become a Notary Public in
North Carolina
(excerpts taken from the NC Secretary of State web site)
 
Becoming a Notary Public in North Carolina is relatively easy. The process, from beginning to end, usually takes about 6 weeks. This includes taking the required class, receiving your certificate from the Secretary of State's Office and finally ordering and receiving your notarial seal. The Secretary of State's office oversees the office of Notaries Public.  
   
North Carolina Notaries Public eligibility criteria (N.C.G.S. Chapter 10B) include:
  1. Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.
  2. Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State
  3. Reside legally in the United States.
  4. Speak, read, and write the English language.
  5. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  6. Pass the course of instruction described in Chapter 10B, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar.  * 
  7. Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.  * 
  8. Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact. Every application shall include the signature of the applicant written with pen and ink, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths.
  9. Obtain the recommendation of one publicly elected official in North Carolina and submit the recommendation with the application. The requirement of this subdivision shall not apply to any applicant who seeks to receive the oath of office from the register of deeds of a county where more than 15,000 active notaries public are on record on January 1 of the year when the application is filed."  * 
Special Notes:
 * Item #6 above: Contact your local Community College for information on classes to become a Notary Public.
 
 * Item #7 above: This book (2006 10th Edition Notary Public Guidebook) can usually be purchased where you take the course or at a Community College Bookstore. It usually must be purchased beforehand and brought with you to the class.  This book is also available at:  www.sogpubs.unc.edu 
 
 * Item #9 above: Ask the teacher who conducts the class who they recommend to act as a public official. Some people use their local mayors or other community elected officials.   
 
For more information, contact the The NC Secretary of State at: 
 
The Notary Public Section
North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 29626
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0626
 
Email:  notary@sosnc.com  
Phone: 919-807-2219

 

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