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Notary Public

NOTARY PUBLIC COURES

A Notary Public is a public officer of the State of North Carolina appointed to perform acknowledgments, oaths and affirmations, and verifications. ACC offers the Notary Public and Electronic Notary (e-notary) courses. Students must hold a valid commission as a notary public in the State of North Carolina before taking the Electronic Notary course

 

NOTARY PUBLIC




The Notary Public course is mandated by the North Carolina Secretary of State for individuals interested in obtaining a commission as a Notary Public in North Carolina. Topics covered in class are requirements for collecting fees, general powers and limitations, oaths, and more.

Price for each class includes handouts and the mandatory filing fee of $1.65 per continuing education credit hour.

Continuing education rules for NC may be found at https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/ncceprod

Property and casualty agents must have a Flood Insurance course every four years.

Everyone needs an Ethics course every two years.

Continuing Education course topics: Commercial Auto Insurance, Commercial Crime Coverage, Ethics for Agents & Brokers in NC, Flood Insurance, Liquor Liability in NC, Intro to Cargo Insurance, Reinsurance Concepts, Umbrella Liability Insurance

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Textbook & Reference Materials will be provided in class

 

ELECTRONIC NOTARY (E-NOTARY)




This class is a second-level course and you must already be a NC Notary Public to take this course. Electronic Notary is the process of applying an electronic signature and seal to an electronic document in a completely electronic and paperless transaction. This process allows a notary to affix an electronic signature and notary seal that is legally binding. Participants will learn the electronic requirements to perform notary duties legally and ethically.

Text & Reference Material will be provided in class.

 

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  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a High School graduate or equivalent
  • Live or work in NC
  • Not be convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, within the last 10 years.

The NC Secretary of State requires all candidates to speak, read, and write in English and present a valid government issued photo ID to be admitted to the course.

Please visit www.sosnc.gov for more information about becoming a Notary in NC.

You cannot apply for reappointment earlier than 10 weeks before your commission expires.

Yes, you will have to take and pass a test before you can be reappointed.

You can take the test online at www.sosnc.gov/online_services/notary/reappointment

For more information, call the NC Secretary of State's office at 919-814-5400 (M-F  8 am-5 pm).

FAQs from sosnc.gov

 

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Vivian Darrow
Business and Entrepreneurship
vrdarrow065@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4307