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Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

North Carolina Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Purchase NC Notary Public Manual

Get the official NC Notary Public Manual 2016 (ISBN: 978-1560118510) - required for the course and strongly recommended for pre-study.

1
hours
2

Complete 6-Hour Education CourseYou are here

Enroll in a state-approved notary course at a NC community college (Wake Tech, Durham Tech, etc.) covering notarial acts and NC law.

6
hours
3

Pass the State Exam

Pass the written exam at the end of the course with 80% or higher. Licensed NC attorneys are exempt.

1
hours
4

Submit Application & Take Oath

Submit $50 application to NC SOS, then take Oath at Register of Deeds in your commissioning county within 45 days.

3
hours
Estimated total study time
11 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the North Carolina Notary Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older (or legally emancipated minor)
Education
Complete state-approved 6-hour notary education course at community college or approved provider
Background Check
Character evaluation during application
Additional Requirements
  • Must reside or have regular place of work in North Carolina
  • Must reside legally in the United States
  • Must speak, read, and write English
  • Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed NC attorneys exempt from education course and exam
  • Must take Oath at Register of Deeds within 45 days of notification
  • Must purchase NC Notary Public Manual (ISBN: 978-1560118510)
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9 chapters covering everything you need to pass

North Carolina Notary-Specific Topics Covered

NC General Statutes Chapter 10BNCGS 10B-5(b) Eligibility Requirements6-Hour Mandatory Education CourseNC Notary Public Manual 2016Acknowledgments vs. Verifications vs. OathsAffirmations & ProofsRegister of Deeds Oath Requirement45-Day Oath DeadlineSatisfactory Evidence RequirementsPersonal Knowledge StandardsFee Schedule & Limitations5-Year Commission Term
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North Carolina Notary Exam Details

North Carolina Notary Public

Administered by North Carolina Secretary of State

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80%
Passing Score
Multiple-choice
Questions
Given
Minutes
$100-$150 total ($50 app + course fee varies)
Exam Fee
Study time: 15-25 hours
Prerequisites: 18+ years, NC resident, high school diploma, 6-hour education course
Valid for: 5 years (renewable)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official North Carolina Secretary of State content outline

Notarial Acts35%

Acknowledgments, verifications, oaths, affirmations, proofs

NC Notary Law30%

NC General Statutes Chapter 10B, eligibility requirements

Identification20%

Satisfactory evidence, personal knowledge, credible witnesses

Fees & Record Keeping15%

Fee schedule, journal requirements, seal specifications

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North Carolina Notary Exam FAQ

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