Becoming a Notary Public
The
Register of Deeds office administers notary public oaths for Rockingham
County notaries Monday through Friday. To learn about the
qualifications for notary public, follow this link to the NC Department of the Secretary of State Notary Division.
Once you have received your initial appointment or re-appointment you
will receive by email a notice to be sworn in at the Register of Deeds
office. The notary public oath fee is $10 (cash or check). You must
present a photo ID. Oaths are administered Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (excluding holidays). No appointment is necessary but you must be in our office no later than 4:30 pm.
Notary appointments are not valid until the oath of office is taken.
THE OATH MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE COMMISSION ISSUE DATE AS SHOWN ON THE "CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT AS A NOTARY PUBLIC" LETTER.
If 45 days lapse before the oath is taken the applicant must re-apply with the Secretary of State.
The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State regulates and
defines North Carolina Notary Public policy. It educates, tests,
qualifies, and commissions notaries public. Additional information and
forms can be found at their website (www.sosnc.gov). If you have any questions regarding Notary Public policies or responsibilities, contact the Secretary of State's office.
In addition to accepting Oaths of
Commission, our staff is able to perform Notarial acts. The statutory
fee allowable is $10 per signature (per document). Proper photo
identification is required.
North Carolina Secretary of State Contact Info
Website: www.sosnc.gov
Phone: (919) 814-5400
Mailing Address:
NC Secretary of State
Notary Public Section
PO Box 29626
Raleigh NC 27626-0626
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