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  jccceregistrar@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)

Registration

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