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To Become a Notary
To become a Notary Public, an applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements, some of these are:- Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated by the court.
- Reside in North Carolina or be employed or have a regular place of business in the state.
- Satisfactorily complete a Notary Public course of study that is approved by the Secretary Of State, unless the person is a licensed member of the Bar of North Carolina.
- Purchase and keep (as a reference) the Notary Public Guidebook For North Carolina approved by the Secretary Of State that describes the duties, authority, and ethical responsibilities of notaries public.
- Submit an Initial Application (PDF) For North Carolina Notary Public form to the N.C. Secretary Of State, Notary Division office, along with a non-refundable application fee $50. (check or money order only).
Notary Public Division
Department Of The Secretary Of State
300 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-5909
Reappointment
Eligibility requirements for reappointment as Notary Public are the same. For Notary Public reappointment: no more than 30 days prior to expiration date, an applicant must submit a Reappointment Application For North Carolina Notary Public form (PDF) to the N.C. Secretary Of State, Notary Division office, along with a non-refundable application fee of $50 (check or money order only). Notary Public Division
Department Of The Secretary Of State
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-5909
Change of Name/Address:
A notary must notify the secretary of state of a name or address change by completing the change of name/address form at the Secretary of State's website. After receiving confirmation of a[[roval, you must appear before the Register of Deeds within 45 days of the date of issuance to take the oath. the fee for administering the oath is $10.
To Be Sworn In:
Upon receiving notice from the N.C. Secretary of State office that the application has been processed:
- Contact the Register if Deeds office to verify that your application has been received.
- Go to the Register of Deeds office to be sworn in within 45 days of the date of issuance.
- Submit fee of $10.00 (cash, check or debit/credit card).
- Notary Oaths are administered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Constance Coram
Register of Deeds
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Register of Deeds
Physical Address
224 - 226 E Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Mailing Address
224-226 E. Walnut St.
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Phone: 919-731-1449Fax: 919-731-1441
Office Update
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For any vital record applications, and notaries, we ask that you please call to schedule an appointment for your visit. You may reach our office at 919-731-1449. We are currently unable to provide amendment services to anyone out of County requesting amendments until further notice.
Marriages are also included in this interruption, until further notice. Unless you are a Funeral Home, this interruption does not apply to you. We are asking the Funeral Homes, any certificates ten or more; you are asked to drop off your request to this office, and we will call you as soon as the certificates are ready.
No changes or restrictions have been placed regarding Real Estate. We are asking, as much as possible, that you reframe from bringing your instruments for recordings in the office of Register of Deeds after 4:30 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are diligently working hard to correct this minor setback. Your cooperation and support in this matter is greatly appreciated.