Notary law · North Carolina
Notaries must complete a 6-hour course at a community college before commissioning.
Commissioning authority
North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
Commission term
5 years
Statutory fee cap
$5 per signature
Notary journal
Yes
Remote online notarization
Permanent
Surety bond
Not required
E&O insurance
E&O insurance recommended
RON detail: Permanent RON authorized effective July 2024 (S.L. 2022-54).
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