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  1. What is the required education for NC notaries seeking to RENEW their commission (as opposed to first-time applicants)?

    Answer: A 3-hour refresher course approved by the Secretary of State

    NC notaries renewing their commission must complete a 3-hour refresher education course approved by the Secretary of State.

  2. What is the application fee required when applying for or renewing an NC notary commission?

    Answer: $50

    The fee for applying for or renewing a North Carolina notary commission is $50, payable to the Secretary of State.

  3. An NC notary legally changes their name after marriage. What is the correct procedure?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new commission reflecting the new name

    Upon a legal name change, an NC notary must notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new commission issued in their new legal name.

  4. After receiving their commission certificate, where must an NC notary register and take their oath of office?

    Answer: The superior court of the county where they reside or work

    An NC notary must appear before the clerk of superior court in their county of residence or principal place of work to take the oath of office.

  5. Can a person who is NOT a North Carolina resident obtain an NC notary commission?

    Answer: Yes, if they have a regular place of work or business in North Carolina

    NC law permits non-residents to obtain an NC notary commission if they have a regular place of work or business in North Carolina.

  6. What is the consequence of performing a notarial act after an NC notary commission has expired?

    Answer: The act is unauthorized and the notary may face civil or criminal liability

    Performing notarial acts after a commission has expired is unauthorized and can expose the notary to civil liability and potential criminal charges.

  7. Within how many days must an NC notary notify the Secretary of State of a change of address?

    Answer: 30 days

    NC notaries are required to notify the Secretary of State of any address change within 30 days of the change.