This course is required for anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public for the
first time. It is recommended for all notaries as a refresher course. Note: Th e current
edition of Th e Notary Public Manual for North Carolina, March 2016, ISBN: 978-1-56011-851-0,
is required for admittance to the class. It is strongly recommended that you study
the guidebook prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination
given at the end of the class. NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to
be commissioned as a Notary Public in NC: 1) Be at least 18 years of age or legally
emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes; 2) Reside
or have a regular place of work or business in this State; 3) Reside legally in the
United States; 4) Speak, read, and write the English language; 5) Possess a high school
diploma or equivalent; 6) Pass the course of instruction described in this Article,
unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina
State Bar; 7) Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by
the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public; 8) Submit
an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact. CEU: 0.8
Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission
to class. An active duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet identification
requirement.
