Notary Public Education

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Notary Public

This course instructs individuals wanting to become commissioned as a notary public or those up for re-certification. Topics include the Notary Act’s legal, ethical, and procedural requirements as described in N.C. General Statue 10B Article 1. Prerequisites: Student must be at least 18 years of age; reside or have a regular place of work or business in this state; speak, read, and write English language and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80 percent, a person is eligible to make an application with N.C. Secretary of State’s Office.

There is a book required: North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2026 edition. The ISBN is: 9781642381405, and this book can be purchased in our bookstore or at the UNC School of Government under publications.  You will also need to be able to present your driver’s license or a valid state ID.

Visit sosnc.gov for more information on becoming a Notary Public.

Course Cost:  $70.00 | Book Cost:  $35.00

View Available Dates and Register!

Several of our Notary courses are available in our new online registration system! For all other dates, please contact LaRose Brock or complete our registration form.

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e-Notary (Notary Public Education Online)

This course provides instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as an electronic notary. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act as described in N.C. General Statue 10B Article 2.

There is a book required: North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2026 edition. The ISBN is: 9781642381405, and this book can be purchased in our bookstore or at the UNC School of Government under publications.  You will also need to be able to present your driver’s license or a valid state ID.

Course Cost: $70.00 | Book Cost:  $35.00

Prerequisites: Student must have a current notary commission to participate in the e-Notary training.  For more information, go to www.secretary.state.nc.us/notary.

Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80 percent, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State’s Office.

View Available Dates and Register!

Several of our Notary courses are available in our new online registration system! For all other dates, please contact LaRose Brock or complete our registration form.