How to Become a Remote Online Notary in North Carolina

North Carolina’s permanent Notarization laws took effect July 1, 2024. The temporary COVID authorization was the governing rule prior to that time. To become a remote online Notary in North Carolina, follow these steps:

Here are the steps to become an electronic notary in North Carolina:

Obtain a North Carolina notary commission.
Take a three hour electronic notary course of instruction. This can usually be registered for at your local community college.
Successfully complete the electronic notary course and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on the exam.
Fill out the online registration form to become an electronic notary.
Print and sign the registration form, then have it notarized by a valid notary.
Send the notarized registration form along with a $50 registration fee to the Department of Secretary of State at the following address:

NC Secretary of State
PO Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626

Receive the Electronic Notary Oath Notification Letter from the Department of Secretary of State, which you will need to take to the Register of Deeds office.
Visit the Register of Deeds Office to take your oath within 45 days of receiving the Electronic Notary commission issue date.
Obtain the Electronic Notary Certificate to Perform Electronic Notarizations from the Register of Deeds.
Present the Electronic Notary Certificate to Perform Electronic Notarizations to an approved electronic notary solution provider listed on the website. Obtain an electronic notary signature and seal through the approved provider.

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Are Online Notaries Legal in North Carolina?

Remote online notary (RON) services are now permanently legal in North Carolina, allowing commissioned and licensed notaries to conduct remote notarizations. Remote electronic notarization will become a permanent practice as authorized by N.C.G.S. 10B-134 under the Electronic Notary Act.

What are the requirements to become a Notary in North Carolina?

To become a Notary in North Carolina, applicants must meet the following fundamental qualifications:

Age or Legal Emancipation: Be at least 18 years old or legally emancipated.
Residency or Business Presence: Reside in North Carolina or regularly conduct business within the state.
U.S. Legal Residency: Hold legal residency status in the United States.
Proficiency in English: Possess the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Education: Have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Notary Manual: Maintain the most recent Notary manual approved by the North Carolina Secretary of State.
Criminal History: Not have been released from incarceration, probation, or parole within the past 10 years.

For further details, consult the North Carolina eNotarization Handbook or the North Carolina SoS Website.

Updated on: 21/06/2024