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NOTARY PUBLIC

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

Requirements to become a Notary

  • 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.


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.

Dillingham Campus
1304 Plaza Drive, Burlington

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

TEXTBOOK INFO

Required Textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2016 (hardcopy or e-book)

Textbook color:  Green

ISBN #:   978-1-56011-851-0

Book should be purchased prior to class and is required on the 1st night.

Call the bookstore for details, (336) 578-5923.

Books can be ordered online from ACC Bookstore   ($27.75+ tax) or from NC Secretary of State Website   ($20.00)   

ACC Bookstore, Department = CNED

Course = Notary

Students using the e-book, MUST bring a downloaded and viewable copy to class.  The e-book can be downloaded on a PC, tablet or smart phone for viewing.

Register using the "Register Now" buttons.

In the "search for sections" box in the top right corner, Type notary to get to the instant enrollment.

Be sure to complete all required fields on the registration page.  You should be able to enter credit card information to pay for the class.

If you have trouble registering, you can complete a >> REGISTRATION FORM <<and submit it via email. You can call to make a payment over the phone using the information below:  

Vivian before 1 p.m. - vrdarrow065@alamancecc.edu/ 336-506-4307

Lauren after 1 p.m. - laking302@alamancecc.edu/ 336-506-4318

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Notary Public

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Electronic Notary (e-Notary)




Pre-requisites: Student must have a current N.C. notary commission. 

Students must be a current Notary Public before taking this course. Students will need to provide a government issued photo ID and their commission number. Electronic notarization is a process whereby a notary affixes an electronic signature and notary seal using a secure Public key to an electronic document (such as a PDF or Word document).  

Dillingham Campus
1304 Plaza Drive, Burlington

A workbook is required for this class.  Students must have it in class with them. Purchase the e-notary workbook from the ACC bookstore, at 336-506-4156

Students arriving late will not be admitted!

Seating is limited... Registration is not complete until payment has been received.  Register and pay early to secure your spot. 

 

TEXTBOOK INFO

Required Textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2016 (hardcopy or e-book)

Textbook color:  Green

ISBN #:   978-1-56011-851-0

Book should be purchased prior to class and is required on the 1st night.

Call the bookstore for details, (336) 578-5923.

Books can be ordered online from ACC Bookstore   ($27.75+ tax) or from NC Secretary of State Website   ($20.00)   

ACC Bookstore, Department = CNED

Course = Notary

Students using the e-book, MUST bring a downloaded and viewable copy to class.  The e-book can be downloaded on a PC, tablet or smart phone for viewing.

Register using the "Register Now" buttons.

In the "search for sections" box in the top right corner, Type notary to get to the instant enrollment.

Be sure to complete all required fields on the registration page.  You should be able to enter credit card information to pay for the class.

If you have trouble registering, you can complete a REGISTRATION FORM and email it to Vivian vrdarrow065@alamancecc.edu before 1 p.m. and Lauren- laking302@alamancecc.edu after 1p.m.

To make payment, call Vivian 336-506-4307 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. & Lauren 336-506-4318 after 1 p.m.

 

Electonic Notary

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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

 

Questions? Contact Us.

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