Workforce Training

Notary Public Certification

To become a notary public in North Carolina, you must take the Notary Public Education class, offered at various times each semester at locations throughout Raleigh and Wake County. In the class, students learn the legal, ethical and procedural requirements for notaries, based on North Carolina law.

Visit the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State's website to learn more about becoming a notary public.

According to the Department of the Secretary of State's rules, all students must have a new book.

Wake Tech also offers an Electronic Notarization class, designed to instruct existing notaries public in the legislative procedure required to perform electronic notarial acts.

Notary Courses

Notary Public Education (Book Included)

This course is approved by the Secretary of the State of North Carolina to train, test, qualify, and commission NC notaries. Students will learn the legal, ethical, and procedural requirements for notaries based on North Carolina law. This class includes the required Notary manual.

Course Objectives

Acknowledge signatures

Administer oaths and affirmations

Verify or prove signatures


Outline of Instruction

How to become a NC Notary Public

Review forms

Notary Public Act 10B

Notarization explained in Eight Simple Steps

Notarial Certificates

Special Circumstances

Notary Violations

Changes in Notary Status

Notary Instructor Login

Things a Notary Public should know about the Notary law

Exam and Reappointment

Electronic Notary

Contacting Secretary of State Notary Division


Contact Hours

7

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State Notary Public Section

Website

https://www.secretary.state.nc.us/notary/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

NC Notary Public


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbook Included in Class Price.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone who is needing, or wanting, to serve as a Notary Public in North Carolina.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

NC Notary Publics are used throughout the state, in various job functions, and are essential to business transactions throughout the state.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

SEF-3001EG2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326802 04/08/26 - 04/08/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 13 Register
326799 04/08/26 - 04/08/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 11 Register
326794 04/09/26 - 04/09/26 RTP Campus 125.00 3 Register
326821 04/13/26 - 04/13/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 11 Register
326938 04/14/26 - 04/14/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 8 Register
327078 04/15/26 - 04/15/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 14 Register
327083 04/20/26 - 04/20/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 15 Register
327207 04/21/26 - 04/21/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 16 Register
327336 04/22/26 - 04/22/26 Beltline Education Center 123.00 17 Register
327340 04/22/26 - 04/22/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 17 Register
327494 04/27/26 - 04/27/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 13 Register
327492 04/28/26 - 04/28/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
327608 04/29/26 - 04/29/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
327705 04/30/26 - 04/30/26 RTP Campus 125.00 15 Register
327790 05/04/26 - 05/04/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 17 Register
327861 05/05/26 - 05/05/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
327859 05/06/26 - 05/06/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 16 Register
327857 05/06/26 - 05/06/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
327856 05/07/26 - 05/07/26 RTP Campus 125.00 16 Register
327872 05/11/26 - 05/11/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
327873 05/12/26 - 05/12/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 16 Register
328119 05/13/26 - 05/13/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
328116 05/13/26 - 05/13/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
328141 05/18/26 - 05/18/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
328146 05/19/26 - 05/19/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
328338 05/20/26 - 05/20/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
328339 05/20/26 - 05/20/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
328336 05/26/26 - 05/26/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
328333 05/27/26 - 05/27/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register
328335 05/27/26 - 05/27/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
328331 06/01/26 - 06/01/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
328326 06/08/26 - 06/08/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
328325 06/09/26 - 06/09/26 Beltline Education Center 125.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Electronic Notary

Please note: This class is a second-level course and you must already be a Notary Public to take this course. Electronic Notary is the process of applying an electronic signature and seal onto an electronic document in a completely electronic and paperless transaction. This process allows a notary to affix an electronic signature and notary seal that is legally binding. Participants will learn the electronic requirements to perform notary duties legally and ethically.

Course Objectives

Understand the Elements of Electronic Notarization

Perform a Electronic Notarization

Recognize Electronic Notarization Security Standards


Outline of Instruction

N.C. eCommerce History

Eligibility and Registration

The Notary Public Act

Elements of Electronic Notarization

Performing an Electronic Notarization

Electronic Notarization Solutions

Security Standards

Electronic Notary Solution Providers

Ethics

Consequences of Misconduct

Electronic Notary Journal

Best Practices and Recommendations

Final Exam


Contact Hours

4

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Valid commission as a North Carolina Notary Public and a valid driver's license

Learning Supplies Needed

2016 Notary Guidebook and your Notary ID Number.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone who wants to successfully pass the Electronic Notarization exam

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

SEF-3001O2

SEF-75651


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326860 04/11/26 - 04/11/26 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 0  
327080 04/16/26 - 04/16/26 Microsoft Teams 85.00 6 Register
327354 04/25/26 - 04/25/26 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 15 Register
327855 05/07/26 - 05/07/26 Microsoft Teams 85.00 11 Register
327853 05/08/26 - 05/08/26 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 14 Register
328329 06/04/26 - 06/04/26 Microsoft Teams 85.00 15 Register
328328 06/05/26 - 06/05/26 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 16 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Notary Public Education (Book Not Included)

Become a notary public in North Carolina. Discuss the legal, ethical and procedural requirements for notaries according to state laws. The Office of the Secretary of the State of North Carolina trains, tests, qualifies and commissions N.C. notaries.

When you arrive for class, you must have both the required textbook and a valid photo ID. The class tuition fee does not include the required textbook.

Course Objectives

Be able to acknowledge signatures, administer oaths and affirmations and verify or prove signatures


Outline of Instruction

How to Become a North Carolina Notary Public

Review Forms

Notary Public Act 10B

Notary Public Administrative Rules

Real Property Electronic Recording

FAQs

Review of Sample Documents

Guidebook

Opinion of Telephonic Oaths

Notary Instructor Logon

Things a Notary Public Should Know About the Notary Law

Instructors for Online Notary

Exam and Reappointment

Electronic Notary

Contacting Secretary of State Notary Division


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State Notary Public Section

Website

https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/notary

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

N.C. Notary Public


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Required textbook for Notary Public Education class: "North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2016 edition" ISBN: 9781560118510

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone who is needing, or wanting, to serve as a Notary Public in North Carolina.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

NC Notary Publics are used throughout the state, in various job functions, and are essential to business transactions throughout the state.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
326820 04/11/26 - 04/11/26 Beltline Education Center 95.00 9 Register
326858 04/13/26 - 04/14/26 Microsoft Teams 95.00 8 Register
327081 04/18/26 - 04/18/26 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 13 Register
327206 04/21/26 - 04/23/26 Microsoft Teams 95.00 13 Register
327787 05/02/26 - 05/02/26 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 15 Register
327789 05/02/26 - 05/02/26 Beltline Education Center 95.00 16 Register
327854 05/09/26 - 05/09/26 Western Wake Campus 95.00 13 Register
328117 05/12/26 - 05/14/26 Microsoft Teams 95.00 16 Register
327929 05/13/26 - 05/13/26 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18
Course Cancelled
328152 05/19/26 - 05/21/26 Microsoft Teams 95.00 16 Register
328332 05/29/26 - 05/29/26 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 16 Register
328327 06/06/26 - 06/06/26 Beltline Education Center 95.00 16 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.