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North Carolina Notary Public

Be ready for your new journey as a Notary Public with our North Carolina Notary Packages.

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Supplies and Support You Can Count On

Our North Carolina Notary Packages include helpful resources like the NNA Hotline® to guide you through unfamiliar situations and recommended supplies to help new Notaries feel prepared from day one.

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Get guidance on any notarization throughout your commission with NNA® Hotline

Enjoy five years of expert support with our NNA® Hotline Package! When you’re unsure how to handle a tricky or unfamiliar notarization, our NNA Hotline team can guide you through it.

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Get NNA-recommended supplies to feel confident while performing notarizations

Have all the resources you need at your fingertips with our Complete Package. Includes five years of NNA® Hotline support, Errors & Omissions insurance, a Notary journal, a fee schedule, and a state law handbook.

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Why Becoming Notaries Turn to the NNA

We know what it takes to succeed as a new Notary. With our Notary tools and expert guidance through the NNA Hotline, you can feel confident handling any notarization.

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Checklist: North Carolina Notary Commission Process

Checklist: North Carolina Notary Commission Process

Step-by-step instructions to become a North Carolina Notary.
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What to know when applying to become a North Carolina Notary

What to know when applying to become a North Carolina Notary

  • Make sure you’re eligible. You must be at least 18 years old or legally emancipated, a legal resident of the U.S., live or regularly conduct business in the state, be able read and write in English, have a high school diploma or equivalent, not have been released from incarceration, probation or parole within the last 10 years, and have the most recent Notary manual approved by the NC Secretary of State.
  • You’ll need to take training and pass an exam. Take your training course through a local community college and pass the online state exam with a score of 80% or higher. Then fill out your application, have it notarized, and pay the filing fee.
  • Exemptions apply for some applicants. If you’re an attorney, you are exempt from taking the Notary exam.
  • You must receive your commission certificate before ordering your state-required Notary stamp. To purchase your official Notary stamp, you must have already received your Notary commission certificate.
  • Your commission lasts five years. . The North Carolina Secretary of State issues Notary Public commissions. Want more info? Visit our detailed overview to learn how to become a Notary Public in North Carolina.
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