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To Become a Notary
To become a Notary Public, an applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements, some of these are:
- Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated by the court.
- Reside in North Carolina or be employed or have a regular place of business in the state.
- Satisfactorily complete a Notary Public course of study that is approved by the Secretary Of State, unless the person is a licensed member of the Bar of North Carolina.
- Purchase and keep (as a reference) the Notary Public Guidebook For North Carolina approved by the Secretary Of State that describes the duties, authority, and ethical responsibilities of notaries public.
- Submit an Initial Application (PDF) For North Carolina Notary Public form to the N.C. Secretary Of State, Notary Division office, along with a non-refundable application fee $50. (check or money order only).
Notary Public Division
Department Of The Secretary Of State
300 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-5909
Reappointment
Eligibility requirements for reappointment as Notary Public are the same. For Notary Public reappointment: no more than 30 days prior to expiration date, an applicant must submit a Reappointment Application For North Carolina Notary Public form (PDF) to the N.C. Secretary Of State, Notary Division office, along with a non-refundable application fee of $50 (check or money order only).
Notary Public Division
Department Of The Secretary Of State
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-5909
Change of Name/Address:
A notary must notify the secretary of state of a name or address change by completing the change of name/address form at the Secretary of State's website. After receiving confirmation of a[[roval, you must appear before the Register of Deeds within 45 days of the date of issuance to take the oath. the fee for administering the oath is $10.
To Be Sworn In:
Upon receiving notice from the N.C. Secretary of State office that the application has been processed:
- Contact the Register if Deeds office to verify that your application has been received.
- Go to the Register of Deeds office to be sworn in within 45 days of the date of issuance.
- Submit fee of $10.00 (cash, check or debit/credit card).
- Notary Oaths are administered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.