North Carolina Notary Public Course
MCE-OPD-N-SSNCNPC

Description

This course is designed to prepare you for commission, appointment, or re-commissioning as a notary public in the state of North Carolina. The topics covered will include the history of the Office of Notary Public, North Carolina General Statute 10B provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial powers and limitations, signature and seal, and general requirements for notarial acts, including ethical responsibilities, changes in status, enforcement, sanctions, and remedies. Students will learn how to successfully execute acknowledgements, oaths and affirmations, verifications and proofs, inventory abandoned safe deposit boxes and notarize voter absentee ballots. The course covers the ethical guidelines notaries must follow, the proper way to record information in the journal and the statutory methods to verify the identity of document signers. You will also be instructed on the application process and contact information for the Notary Public Division of the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. 

You must bring to class a current government-issued identification card.

Your registration fee includes attendance, liquid refreshment break, necessary supplies, reference materials, and the text book NC Notary Public Manual.

Course Notes

Requirements to take the course:

• Current government-issued identification card
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Legally reside in the USA
• Read, write, and speak the English Language
• No active or recent criminal or civil offenses (should verify eligibility with the Secretary of State prior to taking the course)
• Live or work in the state of North Carolina
• Laptop or tablet that connects to the internet

In order to pass this course you must:

• Attend six classroom hours (you must arrive on time; no late arrivals will be admitted)
• Receive a score of 80% or better on the 50-question state standardized examination