Notary Public
Program Overview
Becoming a Notary Public can open up new opportunities for your career and personal growth.
Whether you're looking to boost your job prospects, start your own business, or provide
a valuable service to your community, becoming a notary is a smart choice.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- North Carolina Photo ID
- Proof of Residence
- NC Notary Manual 2016
- e-Notary - Commission Number
A Notary Public serves as an impartial witness to document signings, preventing fraud by verifying identities, administering oaths, and affirming document integrity. In North Carolina, becoming a notary or an e-Notary supports the community by ensuring legal compliance and security in both traditional and digital formats.
Courses Offered
- Notary Public Certification (Seated/Online): Approved by the North Carolina Secretary of State, covering legal and procedural guidelines. Held at Johnston County Workforce Development Center.
- Electronic Notary Certification: For commissioned notaries to become certified as e-Notaries.
- Online & Electronic Notary classes require computer skills, desktop setup, and attendance policy adherence.
How To Get Started
Pay for class with debit/credit card: Complete your registration online after selecting your course date and time.
Paying for class by mail: Print the Continuing Education Registration Form (PDF)
If your employer is to be billed - complete the StudentSponsorshipForm (PDF) - (as well as the Continuing Education registration form above) and submit both forms to ceregistrar@johnstoncc.edu.
If more than one person is attending, all attendees may be listed on one Sponsorship Form, but each attendee must complete a Continuing Education Registration Form.
Students must register and pay for class at least five calendar days prior to the class start date.
Estimated cost for the course.
- Notary Public Class: $95 (manual not included)
- Electronic Notary Class: $90 (manual not included)
Register for Available Courses
Courses will be listed when the next term begins. If you do not see the courses you are interested in registering for, it is not available at this time.
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