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Renewal Packages to Support You Throughout Your Next Commission Term

Looking for extra support throughout your next commission? Enjoy helpful tools like the NNA Hotline® and more when you choose any of our North Carolina Renewal Packages.

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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 renewal 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 renewal 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 North Carolina Notaries turn to the NNA

We know what it takes to succeed as a 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 Renewal Process

Checklist: North Carolina Notary Commission Renewal Process

Step-by-step instructions to renew your North Carolina Notary commission.
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What to know when renewing your North Carolina Notary Commission

What to know when renewing your North Carolina Notary Commission

  • You can start your renewal early. North Carolina allows you to begin the renewal process 10 weeks before your current commission expires.
  • 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 or have consistently held your North Carolina Notary commission since July 10, 1991, and have never been disciplined, you are exempt from taking the Notary exam.
  • You must receive your new commission certificate before ordering your official Notary stamp. To purchase your Notary stamp, you must have already received your new Notary commission certificate.
  • Your commission lasts five years. The North Carolina Secretary of State issues Notary Public commissions.
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