A Guide: How To Become An Online Notary In North Carolina

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• North Carolina now permanently allows RON with audio and visual technology
• To notarize online in North Carolina, signers need ID verification and internet access
• NotaryLive offers a convenient platform for online notarization

If you are a notary public in the state of North Carolina, and looking to expand on your notary services, there is a great opportunity to become a North Carolina online notary. 

1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In North Carolina

The following will be a guide on how to become an online notary in North Carolina.

Complete the pre-requirements 

Before applying to become an online notary, make sure you have the following: 

1. Currently registered as a North Carolina Notary
2. Must have Electronic Notarization Manual
3. Enroll in the Electronic Notarization course at a local college
4. Taking a 3-hour Electronic notary course required
5. Must pass electronic notary exam with a score of 80%+
6. Complete application
7. Must submit electronic registration form
8. Have the application form notarized
9. Send the form to Secretary of State with $50 fee
10. Oath Notification Letter will be sent to you
    • take this to the Register of Deeds office (take oath)
11. You will then receive the Electronic Notary Certificate to perform online notarizations
12. Find an approved remote online notarization vendor (NotaryLive)

Application process 

1. If you haven't had a previous commission:
   • Must be 18 years old
   • Must be resident or have business in North Carolina
   • Be a legal resident within the U.S.
   • Must read, write, and speak English
   • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
   • Must have most recent notary manual approved by Secretary of State
   • No criminal record of incarceration, probation, or parole
   • Complete 6-hour training
   • Pass the exam
   • Must have the following on your notary seal:
     • name as it appears on the commission
     • words “Notary Public”
     • name of the county in which you were commissioned
     • words “North Carolina” or “NC”
     • commission expiration (optional)
2. If your commission is expired:
   • Complete renewal before 10 weeks of your expiration
   • Login to the Notary Reappointment page → redo the traditional notary process

As a traditional notary, you are confined to your general location, and there are only so many people in North Carolina who need a document notarized.

Becoming an online notary in North Carolina provides you the capability to notarize documents from all over the country, making your potential client base that much larger. 

2. Become An Online Notary With NotaryLive

Once you have been commissioned as an online notary in the state of North Carolina, be sure to visit NotaryLive.com to learn more about how you can start notarizing documents online from the comfort of your home or office.

Curious how to notarize those documents online? Visit our guide.

3. How NotaryLive Works 

Using NotaryLive is as simple as 4 steps: 

Click the button below to get started.

Notarize Online! 

For more benefits and features of NotaryLive . . . 

Visit our North Carolina Remote Online Notary page. 

FAQ For RON North Carolina

• Is is necessary to be a US citizen to utilize our service? 
  • No. To complete the verification process, you need to either be a US citizen or have a US-based public profile. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can have a witness verify your identity.
• What are the system requirements for remote online notarization? 
  • To use NotaryLive, all you'll need is a device such as a tablet, smartphone, or computer with internet access, a microphone, sound capabilities, and a camera.

Does NotaryLive sound like the right fit for you and your business? 

If you’re looking to get a document notarized, you can Notarize it Now! 

Learn more about our NotaryLive Business Account Options.

For pricing info, click here to visit our Pricing page!

If you have any questions, contact our sales team, and we will be happy to help! 

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