Become a Notary

For more information on becoming a North Carolina Notary Public or to obtain initial or reappointment forms, please visit www.sosnc.com. Click on Notary Public Section, Forms, then continue.

An online exam is now required for all notaries seeking reappointment except those initially commissioned before July 10, 1991 with no disciplinary actions from the NC Secretary of State's Office are exempt from the online exam.