North Carolina Notary Fees				

  

    
Acknowledgments
    
$5.00  per principal signature
  
  

    
Jurats
    
$5.00  per principal signature
  
  

    
Oaths & Affirmations
    
$5.00  per principal signature
  
  

    
Proofs
    
$5.00  per principal signature
  


Become a North Carolina notary public
 
Requiremensts
You must be at least eighteen years old or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 
7B of the General Statutes. You must reside or have a regular place of work or business in 
NorthCarolina. You must reside legally in the United States and be able to speak, read, and write 
English.  You must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must pass the course mandated by 
the North Carolina Secretary of State, unless you are an attorney. You are required to keep a copy 
of the most current version of the state notary manual. You need to submit a North Carolina notary 
application and also have the recommendation of one publicly elected official in North Carolina. 
 
Other information
There is a $50 filing fee. The term or office is five years. You must have an inked North Carolina 
notary seal.
 
Contact information
The Notary Public Section
North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 29626
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0626