When the course is successfully completed the student must then submit an application to the secretary of states office in order to be appointed as a notary. This required course is a full introduction to the statutes that regulate the acts of nc notaries. North carolina department of the secretary of state electronic notary program frequently asked questions 1. If you are interested in becoming a notary public in north carolina, this practical guide will answer many common questions. Students may register and pay the fee in advance at the continuing education divisions customer service desk in the walnut building.
The program educates notaries about legal, ethical and procedural requirements of notarial acts. For additional qualification on being commissioned as a notary, contact the n. The successful completion of the notary public class will be the first step toward qualifying for an initial nc notary public commission or for a recommission. The national notary association is the leading provider of notary education throughout the united states. After viewing the videos above, use these links for additional information. This is a required class if you want to obtain a nc commission as a notary. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from a contact hour class on or before the tenth calendar day of the class. Notary public guidebook for north carolina, 10th ed charles.
Are a licensed member of the north carolina state bar or. Notary public catawba valley community college cvcc. Student must show valid nc picture id for class entry. Opdssncnpcn north carolina notary public course mckimmon. Once you are ready to begin the process of becoming a north carolina notary or renewing your north carolina commission, well walk you. The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. If you want to become a north carolina notary public or need north carolina notary supplies, trust notary. State of north carolina information notary learning center. The north carolina department of the secretary of state notary public section regulates and defines north carolina notary public policy. Learn what you may and may not do as a notary public. Registration and payment due no later than 3 days prior to start of class. Are a notary whos had a north carolina commission since july 10, 1991, and it has never lapsed and you have never been disciplined by us. Please note that this is not an online notary workshop class. Mar 14, 2016 this new 2016 edition of the north carolina notary public manual, prepared by the north carolina department of the secretary of state, contains practical instructions, tips, and best practices, essential tools for north carolina notaries public.
North carolina secretary of state notary become a notary. I understand my registration is subject to the refund policies above as well as the rules and regulations of the nc community college system and craven community college. Qualifications to be a notary public in north carolina. Notary public education course this is not the state approved training course. A notarial act which is legally equivalent to an oath and in which a notary certifies that at a single time and place all the following occurred. This article is the notary public act and may be cited by that name. You are required to purchase the current edition of the notary public guidebook which can be found at mitchells bookstore or online at the nc secretary of states website. Our arizona notary online course will provide all the skills and knowledge youd gain from a live class, at savings of over 75%. It provides updated information including the north carolina administrative code section for notaries. This course instructs existing north carolina notaries public in the legislated procedure required to exercise electronic notarial acts as set forth by the n. Discuss the legal, ethical, and procedural requirements for notaries according to nc laws. Is a north carolina notary bond required to become a notary in north carolina.
You must hold a valid commission as a nc notary public. This course can also be used for an update and recommission. Notary public manual for nc 2016th edition isbn 9781560118510 available in the college bookstore. Administrativeoffice classes mitchell community college.
You dont have to take the reappointment test if you. Notary learning center state of north carolina information. North carolina notary public manual, 2016 print version. The purpose is for applicants to become qualified candidates for the notary public commission. Notary public notary public guidebook must be purchased prior to participating in class. Download the continuing education services registration form pdf. Welcome to north carolinas outer banks notary class.
Exempt from the notary course and exam requirements are licensed members of the north carolina state. The school of government continues to monitor covid19. Javier jaguar gutierrez, who lost his life during an attack in afghanistan. An electronic notarization is an official act acknowledgement, verification, proof, etc. The secretary of state educates the notary instructors who teach in the community colleges. Occupational extension wilson community college wilson, nc. This new 2016 edition of the north carolina notary public manual, prepared by the north carolina department of the secretary of state, contains practical instruction, tips, and best practices, essential tools for north carolina notaries public. The north carolina department of the secretary of state notary public section. Notary public registration form craven community college. North carolina remains in the vanguard of notary public education, testing, regulation and practice. The secretary of states office will process your application within 72 hours of receipt. I took your 3hour refresher course and i wasnt very confident after taking the test, but figured i only needed 70. Be sure to study the course manual or the sos notary handbook before beginning any practice tests.
Sep 17, 2016 you will be responsible for mailing in notary certificate fee to the state after successful completion of the class and test. Notary practice class 3hr notary workshop practice notarizing here before you start with clients. To become a north carolina notary, you must be a north carolina resident, complete a notary application and pay the state filing fee. It provides updated information including the north carolina administrative code section for. If you are recertifying and your notary has not lapsed, you do not need to take a class to recertify. You are required to complete a notary public education course. Rely on us for firstrate service and supplies, helpful howtos, and everything you need to make becoming a notary in north carolina easy and worryfree. Roy cooper has ordered all us and nc flags at state facilities to be lowered to halfstaff until sunset sunday, february 16, in honor of nc native sgt. Additional information is found under each clickable link, including location and instructor. State of north carolina national notary association. Arizona notary course american association of notaries. The school of government has recently partnered with unc press for the sales and distribution of our publications.
In this class, you will work with an instructor to learn how to notarize copies of a deed of trust, common loan documents, affidavits, u. The course is offered twice a month, both daytime and evening hours. Notary public students should prepare for class by reading the guidebook prior. Specialty training coastal carolina community college.
North carolina secretary of state frequently asked questions. How to become a notary in north carolina nc online. North carolina, the first state to do so, began notary training in 1983. Notary public classes in downtown wilmington wilmington, nc. If you order the ebook, you should bring to class your downloaded and. Each class is taught by a certified instructor and provides a thorough introduction to the statutes which regulate the acts of north carolina notaries. Successfully complete a sixhour notary public course approved by the secretary of state. Notary public certification professional certifications. The notary public section will process your application and return to you an oath notification letter. Learn about notarial duties, and find out how you can become a commissioned notary. North carolina notary public manual, 2016 north carolina department of the secretary of state on. Renewals only please go online to the nc secretary of state website. Once you completed registration for a notary class, you are automatically registered for the notary exam.
The office of the secretary of the state of north carolina trains, tests, qualifies, and commissions nc notaries. It educates, tests, qualifies, and commissions notaries public. Gutierrezs service, and our prayers are with his loved ones and all who are mourning. Each class is taught by a certified instructor and provides a thorough introduction to the statutes that regulate the acts of north carolina notaries.
This class is for existing notary publics only, you will receive instruction in the newly legislated procedure required to exercise electronic notarial acts as set forth by the nc secretary of state. Take the state exam, which is administered in class. Dec 06, 2019 a number of steps to becoming a notary in north carolina can be achieved online. Notary public certification wake technical community college. You will also be instructed on the application process and contact information for the notary public division of the north carolina secretary of states office. This is a required class if you want to obtain a nc commission as a notary public. You will receive instruction in the newly legislated procedure required to exercise electronic notarial acts as set forth by the nc secretary of state. Download and complete the north carolina notary public application. You must hold a valid commission as a north carolina notary public. Click on the course title to see the full course description. You must bring to class a current governmentissued identification card.
To view these pdf documents, download free adobe reader at. North carolina secretary of state notary notary resources. Notary applicants for appointments and reappointments are not required to purchase a notary surety bond to meet the statutory requirements to become a north carolina notary public. Please note that the saturday classes will not be held at the alexander center. A notary in north carolina is an appointed official for the state. Free notary guide to become a north carolina notary.
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