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
- 18 years or older
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- NC Resident or nonresident with a regular place of work in NC
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- No felony conviction in 10 years
A notary public is a public officer appointed by the state to serve as an impartial witness to document signings, verifying identities, administering oaths, and ensuring document integrity, preventing fraud.
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.
- Estimated cost: $95 (manual not included)
- Electronic Notary Certification (Online Only): For commissioned notaries to become certified as e-Notaries.
- Estimated cost: $90 (manual not included)
Required Course Material for both Notary and E-Notary
Be sure to purchase your textbook before the first day of class:
NC Notary Public Manual (2026 Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-64238-140-5
Second Edition
Order online here:
North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2026 – SOG Books
Prefer to buy in person?
The book is also available at the JCC Bookstore
Call: 919-209-2205
Or shop online through the bookstore.
Registration
To register for a Notary course, use the registration link below and search for your preferred course.
If your employer is to be billed, complete both the Student Sponsorship Form and Continuing Education registration form and submit both forms to jccceregistrar@johnstoncc.edu. If a sponsorship form is not submitted, any applicable refund will be issued directly to the student.
If you need access to the forms listed above, please contact Lee Anna Wilson at jccceregistrar@johnstoncc.edu.
| Course Code | Course Title | Start/End Date | Last Day to Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEF-3001-506F | Notary Public | 8/29/2026-8/29/2026 | 8/21/2026 |
| SEF-3001-428F | Notary Public | 9/1/2026-9/2/2026 | 8/24/2026 |
| SEF-3001-507F | Notary Public | 9/5/2026-9/5/2026 | 8/28/2026 |
| SEF-3001-429F | Notary Public | 9/8/2026-9/9/2026 | 8/31/2026 |
| SEF-3001-430F | Notary Public | 9/22/2026-9/23/2026 | 9/14/2026 |
| SEF-3001-508F | Notary Public | 9/26/2026-9/26/2026 | 9/18/2026 |
| SEF-3001-450F | E-Notary Public | 9/28/2026-9/28/2026 | 9/20/2026 |
| SEF-3001-400F | Notary Public | 9/30/2026-9/30/2026 | 9/22/2026 |
| SEF-3001-431F | Notary Public | 10/6/2026-10/7/2026 | 9/28/2026 |
| SEF-3001-401F | Notary Public | 10/7/2026-10/7/2026 | 9/29/2026 |
| SEF-3001-509F | Notary Public | 10/10/2026-10/10/2026 | 10/2/2026 |
| SEF-3001-432F | Notary Public | 10/13/2026-10/14/2026 | 10/5/2026 |
| SEF-3001-451F | E-Notary Public | 10/19/2026-10/19/2026 | 10/11/2026 |
| SEF-3001-510F | Notary Public | 10/24/2026-10/24/2026 | 10/16/2026 |
| SEF-3001-433F | Notary Public | 10/27/2026-10/28/2026 | 10/19/2026 |
| SEF-3001-402F | Notary Public | 10/30/2026-10/30/2026 | 10/22/2026 |
| SEF-3001-434F | Notary Public | 11/3/2026-11/4/2026 | 10/26/2026 |
| SEF-3001-511F | Notary Public | 11/7/2026-11/7/2026 | 10/30/2026 |
| SEF-3001-435F | Notary Public | 11/10/2026-11/11/2026 | 11/2/2026 |
| SEF-3001-512F | Notary Public | 11/14/2026-11/14/2026 | 11/6/2026 |
| SEF-3001-436F | Notary Public | 11/17/2026-11/18/2026 | 11/9/2026 |
| SEF-3001-403F | Notary Public | 11/20/2026-11/20/2026 | 11/12/2026 |
| SEF-3001-452F | E-Notary Public | 11/23/2026-11/23/2026 | 11/15/2026 |
| SEF-3001-437F | Notary Public | 12/1/2026-12/2/2026 | 11/23/2026 |
| SEF-3001-438F | Notary Public | 12/8/2026-12/9/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
| SEF-3001-404F | Notary Public | 12/11/2026-12/11/2026 | 12/3/2026 |
| SEF-3001-513F | Notary Public | 12/12/2026-12/12/2026 | 12/4/2026 |
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