Signing Carolina, Inc.
High Point, NC 27265
Phone: (336) 905-7009
North Carolina
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Serving over a million notaries nationwide since 1940, we have been assisting notaries in North Carolina for many years becoming new or renewal notaries.
We are your primary provider source for all your notarial and supply needs and are experienced in assisting with notary errors & omissions insurance policies. We also offer a full line of discounted notary stamps, notary certificate stamps, notary impression seal embossers, recording journals and other supplies for North Carolina notarial services. Why pay more and receive less?
Legacy State Id:
43
Eligibility:
Be 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.
Be a resident of the State of North Carolina or, if a non-resident, have a regular place of work or business in North Carolina.
Reside legally in the United States.
Speak, read, and write the English language.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pass the course of instruction described in the Notary Public statute, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar.
Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.
Submit an application that contains no significant misstatements or omissions of fact.
Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
Provisions:
Notary Term
5 years.
Notary Bond
None required.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. strongly recommends that North Carolina notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embosser or rubber inked stamp.
Record Journal
None Required. It is strongly recommended by the Secretary of State and Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. that North Carolina notaries public record every notarial act in a notary record book or journal.
State Filing Fee
A $50 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
Required. Every notary applicant must satisfactorily complete a course of study that is approved by the Secretary of State consisting of not less than six hours of classroom instruction. At least 80% of the questions must be answered correctly in order to pass the exam. This requirement does not apply to a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar or a notary public who has been commissioned since July 10, 1991 without a lapsed commission and who has not been disciplined by the Secretary of State.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Permitted. A non-resident person may obtain a North Carolina notary public commission if he or she maintains a regular place of employment or business in North Carolina. The non-resident applicant who maintains a regular place of employment in North Carolina must also submit proof of employment from the employer on company letterhead to be commissioned in the county of the applicant’s place of employment.
Notary Commission Renewal
A notary public may apply for renewal no earlier than 10 weeks before the expiration date of his or her current commission. The renewing notary public must submit a new application and pass another written examination. If the recommissioning notary has moved to another county, the notary must appear before the register of deeds to which the commission was delivered within 45 days of recommissioning to take the oath under the new county and have the notary public record changed to reflect the new county name.
Steps:
Download and complete the North Carolina notary public application for initial appointment or reappointment.
Be sure to follow all instructions, as any incomplete or incorrect information will cause a delay in the commissioning process if not outright rejection of the application. If you have questions concerning this application you should contact the Notary Public Section. The Notary Public Section is available for assistance from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. You may contact the Notary Public Section by e-mail at notary@sosnc.gov or by phone at 919-807-2219.
- Initial Appointment: Continue here for directions to become a notary.
- Reappointment: Continue here for directions to renew your notary.
Complete the mandatory notary public course of study and pass the required written examination.
You must satisfactorily complete a course of study that is approved by the North Carolina Secretary of State consisting of not less than six hours of classroom instruction provided by a community college in North Carolina, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina Bar. Initial applicants, excluding licensed members of the North Carolina Bar, must also pass a written examination approved by the North Carolina Secretary of State with a score of 80% or better.
You will need to locate a college offering these classes and complete the mandatory education before moving on to the next step.
- Continue here to complete the mandatory education.
Mail the completed notary public application and application fee to the Notary Public Section.
You will need to send the completed notary public application and a non-refundable $50.00 application fee payable to "NC Secretary of State," to the North Carolina Secretary of State office, Notary Public Section, at the following below address. Note: The North Carolina Secretary of State's office will process your application within 72 hours of receipt. Please allow two weeks to receive your notice.
Notary Public Section
Department of the North Carolina Secretary of State
P.O. Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626-0626
Take the notary public oaths of office.
The Notary Public Section will process your notary public application and return to you an oath notification letter. When you receive the oath notification letter, go to the Register of Deeds in the county in which your commission is issued to take the oaths of office.
- Continue here to take your oath at the Register of Deeds Office in the county of your residence within 45 days of the Notary Commission issue date. The Register of Deeds’ fee for taking the oath will be $10.
Place your order by way of online, fax, email or mail.
Online Ordering: Proceed back to the secure shopping store to complete your order.
Fax / Email / Mail Ordering:
Fax: 1-800-637-5992
Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com
Corporate Mailing:
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
State Bond Terms:
5 Year Term / Not Applicable
State Stamp / Seal Requirements:
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required.
Public Records URL:
http://www.publiclibraries.com/records/northcarolina.htm
State Store Name:
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Allow Faxed Applications:
Allowed
