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North Carolina Notary Public
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Purchase NC Notary Public Manual
Get the official 2026 NC Notary Public Manual (ISBN 978-1-64238-140-5), which replaces the 2016 manual - required for the course and strongly recommended for pre-study.
Complete 6-Hour Education CourseYou are here
Within the 3 months before you apply, complete a state-approved notary course of at least 6 hours at a NC community college (Wake Tech, Durham Tech, etc.) or other approved provider covering notarial laws, procedures and ethics.
Pass the State Exam
Pass the written exam at the end of the course with 80% or higher. Licensed NC attorneys are exempt.
Submit Application & Take Oath
Submit $50 application to NC SOS, then take Oath at Register of Deeds in your commissioning county within 45 days.
Can You Take the North Carolina Notary Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility 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 members of the NC State Bar are exempt from the course and exam
- •Must take the oath at the Register of Deeds within 45 days of the oath notification ($10 fee)
- •Must purchase and keep the 2026 NC Notary Public Manual (ISBN 978-1-64238-140-5)
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2026 Updated
Current with NCGS Chapter 10B
What You'll Study
9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction to the North Carolina Notary Public Exam
1 sections
Chapter 1: Qualifications & Procedures
1 sections
Chapter 2: Notarial Acts & Prohibited Acts
1 sections
Chapter 3: Qualifications & Application Process
5 sections
Chapter 4: Notarial Acts
5 sections
Chapter 5: Identification Requirements
4 sections
Chapter 6: Fees, Journal & Seal Requirements
4 sections
Chapter 7: Prohibited Acts & Misconduct
5 sections
Chapter 8: Electronic Notarization in NC
5 sections
North Carolina Notary-Specific Topics Covered
North Carolina Notary Exam Details
North Carolina Notary Public
Administered by North Carolina Secretary of State
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official North Carolina Secretary of State content outline
N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 10B: eligibility, commissioning, notarial acts, identification, fees and misconduct
Personal appearance, certificates, seals, journals and step-by-step performance of notarial acts
Impartiality, refusal standards, unauthorized practice of law and official misconduct
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What's Next After the North Carolina Notary?
After passing the North Carolina Notary, you can pursue these career paths
Loan Signing Agent
Handle loan document signings as an independent signing agent (separate private certification)
NC Real Estate
Combine with real estate license
Mobile Notary
Serve Charlotte/Raleigh/Durham metros
Electronic Notary
Perform in-person electronic notarizations after a 3-hour eNotary course, an exam (80%) and registration
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