Notary Public (Continuing Education)

Upon successful completion of the course, students will submit an application with the $50 fee to the N.C. Secretary of State's office to receive their commission. Students must purchase a notary seal or stamp. Students are required to be in class the full 8 hours to qualify to take the state exam. Students who do not pass the exam will have to re-register and pay for another class.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated.
• Reside or 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 (Licensed members of the North Carolina State bar can apply for their notary commission without taking the course)
• Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.
   

Before Your First Class

Information will be sent to the email address the college has on file a few days prior to the class start date with details about the class. You may need to update your email address, postal address, and phone number when you register and pay for your class online. Your textbook is included in your tuition and will be provided to you in class. Students must provide a current and valid picture ID to the instructor at the beginning of the class. The ID cannot be temporary, paper copy, picture, or expired. If you cannot provide a valid ID, you will not be able to take the class. 

Need to recommission as a Notary? A commissioned notary may apply for recommissioning no earlier than 10 weeks prior to the expiration date of the notary's commission at Notary Recommission. if your commission has expired longer than 10 weeks you will need to retake the Notary class.