This one-day course provides instruction to those who want to become commissioned as a notary public. 
Topics include legal, ethical, and procedural requirements of the Notary Act as described in General Statute 10B Article 1. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80 percent, a person is eligible to apply with the N.C. Secretary of State Office.
Upcoming 2024-2025 Classes
- Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Lindsey-Petris Building, room 130, Hamlet Campus
- Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Grimsley Building, room 237, Hamlet Campus
- Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Honeycutt Center, room 130, Scotland County Campus
- Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | TBA
- March 3 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | TBA
- April 12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | TBA
- May 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | TBA
Course Fee
Cost: $95 (Textbook included)
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy
Qualifications
Qualifications to become a North Carolina Notary Public pursuant to the Notary Acts as described in General Statute 10B Article 1:
- Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.
- Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State.
- Reside legally in the United States.
- Speak, read, and write the English language.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass the course of instruction on described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar.
- Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.
- Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact. The application form shall be provided by the Secretary and be available at the register of deeds office in each county. Every application on shall include the signature of the applicant written with pen and ink, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths.
To Sign Up
Complete the registration form and bring to the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.
Electronic Notary
Students who are currently commissioned as a notary public can register for this class to advance their training and gain the knowledge and skills to take the exam to become a commissioned e-notary public. E-notary publics have the ability to electronically notarize official documents.
Upcoming 2024-2025 Classes - Hamlet Campus
- Feb. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | TBA
- Feb. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. | TBA
Course Fee
Cost: $75 (Textbook included)
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy
*Students must be currently commissioned as a notary public to register for this class.
Complete the registration form and bring to the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.