Notary Public

All Notary Public applicants in North Carolina are required to have successfully completed a Notary instruction course before applying for their Notary commission. The class is offered through your community college. Contact your community college for information on enrollment. You are required to take the class only one time. Your commission is good for 5 years. You will not be notified when your commission is expiring, you should reapply about a month before your expiration date. See the link below for a reapplication form.

Attorneys licensed to practice in North Carolina are not required to attend the Notary class. They may pick up an application from the Register of Deeds.

When you have received your certification from the Notary Division of the Secretary of State's office, you must come to the Register of Deeds office within 45 days to take your oath and sign the Notary book. You must bring your drivers license and the $10.00 fee. If you do not take your oath within 45 days, you will have to apply for your commission again. The Notary desk is located in the deed vault in Room 1 of the EMS Building at 216 N. Second Street.

If you change your name or address during the life of your commission, you must notify the Notary division of the Secretary of State's office by certified or registered letter within 45 days. See link below for a copy of the form to use.

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Application For Initial Appointment For North Carolina Notary Public

Application For Re-appointment For North Carolina Notary Public

Application For North Carolina Notary Public change of name/address

Related Links

Department of the Secretary of State - Notary Public Section