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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.

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

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)

  • Course ID: SEF-3001O2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
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  
317814 10/13/25 - 10/13/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 5 Register
317816 10/14/25 - 10/14/25 BEC 125.00 0  
317818 10/15/25 - 10/15/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 6 Register
318184 10/15/25 - 10/15/25 BEC 125.00 12 Register
318185 10/23/25 - 10/23/25 RTP Campus 125.00 13 Register
318194 10/27/25 - 10/27/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 14 Register
318195 10/28/25 - 10/28/25 BEC 125.00 10 Register
318844 10/29/25 - 10/29/25 BEC 125.00 15 Register
318199 11/03/25 - 11/03/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 17 Register
318201 11/04/25 - 11/04/25 BEC 125.00 14 Register
318273 11/05/25 - 11/05/25 BEC 125.00 17 Register
318249 11/05/25 - 11/05/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
318251 11/06/25 - 11/06/25 RTP Campus 125.00 18 Register
318254 11/10/25 - 11/10/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318255 11/12/25 - 11/12/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318260 11/18/25 - 11/18/25 BEC 125.00 14 Register
318262 11/19/25 - 11/19/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318263 11/20/25 - 11/20/25 RTP Campus 125.00 16 Register
318268 12/01/25 - 12/01/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318594 12/02/25 - 12/02/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
318590 12/03/25 - 12/03/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
318592 12/03/25 - 12/03/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318585 12/04/25 - 12/04/25 RTP Campus 125.00 18 Register
318582 12/08/25 - 12/08/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318580 12/09/25 - 12/09/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
318579 12/10/25 - 12/10/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 17 Register
318576 12/11/25 - 12/11/25 RTP Campus 125.00 18 Register
318578 12/15/25 - 12/15/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
318571 12/16/25 - 12/16/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
318183 12/17/25 - 12/17/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
318568 12/17/25 - 12/17/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 17 Register

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

Electronic Notary

  • Course ID: SEF-3001OU2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
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

• NC eCommerce History

• Eligibility and Registration

• The Notary Public Act - A Broad Review

• Elements of Electronic Notorization

• Performing an Electronic Notarization

• Electronic Notorization 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
Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office.

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  
317817 10/14/25 - 10/14/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 15 Register
318050 10/18/25 - 10/18/25 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 14 Register
318198 11/01/25 - 11/01/25 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 14 Register
318248 11/04/25 - 11/04/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 16
Course Cancelled
319029 11/06/25 - 11/06/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 16 Register
318261 11/19/25 - 11/19/25 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 14 Register
318197 12/04/25 - 12/04/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 16
Course Cancelled
318575 12/13/25 - 12/13/25 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)

  • Course ID: SEF-3001QC2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
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  
317813 10/11/25 - 10/11/25 Western Wake Campus 95.00 8 Register
318202 10/18/25 - 10/18/25 Northern Wake Campus 95.00 7 Register
318056 10/21/25 - 10/23/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 6 Register
318188 10/25/25 - 10/25/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 14 Register
318219 10/28/25 - 10/30/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 14 Register
318253 11/08/25 - 11/08/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 15 Register
318252 11/08/25 - 11/08/25 Western Wake Campus 95.00 14 Register
318192 11/15/25 - 11/15/25 BEC 95.00 15 Register
318257 11/15/25 - 11/15/25 Northern Wake Campus 95.00 16 Register
318258 11/17/25 - 11/19/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 16
Course Cancelled
319027 11/17/25 - 11/18/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 14 Register
318264 11/22/25 - 11/22/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 16 Register
318846 12/02/25 - 12/04/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 16 Register
318395 12/06/25 - 12/06/25 Northern Wake Campus 95.00 16 Register
318584 12/06/25 - 12/06/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 16 Register
318572 12/13/25 - 12/13/25 BEC 95.00 16 Register
318570 12/16/25 - 12/18/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 16 Register

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

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