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If you’re selling your house in North Carolina, you may need to get what’s called a certificate of acknowledgment from the clerk’s office in your county of residence. This document can also be referred to as a commissioner’s deed or notary acknowledgment, and it has nothing to do with whether or not you have an attorney – although it can be used when you do have an attorney to make the process go more smoothly and easily. Here’s how to get one of these certificates in North Carolina. Website - – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: North Carolina Notary Certificate Of Acknowledgement How To Get One


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North Carolina Notary Certificate Of
Acknowledgement How To Get One
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The Purpose Of An NC Notary Public
  • If youre selling your house in North Carolina,
    you may need to get whats called a certificate
    of acknowledgment from the clerks office in your
    county of residence. This document can also be
    referred to as a commissioners deed or notary
    acknowledgment, and it has nothing to do with
    whether or not you have an attorney although it
    can be used when you do have an attorney to make
    the process go more smoothly and easily. Heres
    how to get one of these certificates in North
    Carolina.

A North Carolina notary public is a person who
has been appointed by the NC Secretary of State
to serve as an official witness to the signing of
important documents. The notarys job is to make
sure that the person signing the document is who
they say they are, and that they understand what
theyre signing. To do this, the notary will ask
for identification from both parties involved in
the transaction. After verifying their
identities, he or she will then usually stamp or
seal their signature on the document before
handing it back to them.
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The Requirements To Become An NC Notary Public
  • To become a North Carolina notary public, you
    must
  • 1. Be at least 18 years old
  • 2. Be a resident of North Carolina or a bordering
    state
  • 3. Complete an approved notary education course
  • 4. Pass the state notary exam
  • 5. Apply to the North Carolina Secretary of State
    for approval and pay the application fee (10)
  • 6. Obtain a North Carolina drivers license and
    keep it current for three years after
    commissioning
  • 7. Purchase an official seal from the NC
    Secretary of States office (25)
  • 8. Create a journal book in which to record your
    notaries acts

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Applying For Your NC Notary Public Commission
  • 9. Acquire an embosser to stamp your official
    seal on documents
  • 10. Keep your notary certificate and seal in a
    safe place
  • 11. Carry them with you when performing your
    duties as a North Carolina notary public
  • 12. Make sure your notary certificate is visible
  • 13. Make sure your North Carolina notary seal is
    visible
  • 14. Sign all entries in your journal so that they
    are legible
  • 15. If you do not follow these steps, you may be
    subject to criminal charges

1. You must first complete an application through
the North Carolina Secretary of States office.
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Taking The Written Exam In NC
  • 3. You must also have a clean criminal record and
    be able to pass a background check.
  • 4. Once you have been approved, you will need to
    take an online course and pass an exam.
  • 5. After that, you can apply for your North
    Carolina notary certificate of acknowledgment at
    any DMV office in the state of North Carolina!
    Your commission lasts four years, but you are
    required to renew it every four years if you wish
    to continue practicing as a North Carolina notary
    public.

To become a notary in North Carolina, you must
first pass a written exam. The exam covers three
main topics notarial law, notarial procedures,
and general knowledge. You can take the exam
online or in person at a testing center. If you
choose to take the exam online, you must create
an account with the North Carolina Notary
Commission.
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Registering As An Authorized Representative
  • Once you have created an account, you will be
    able to log in and access the exam. The exam
    consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and must
    be completed within two hours.
  • If you choose to take the exam in person, you
    must first register with the North Carolina
    Notary Commission. You will then be given a list
    of testing centers where you can take the exam.
    Test results are usually available on the same
    day for people who take the exam in person. Test
    results for those who took the exam online may
    take up to 10 days to be processed and mailed
    out. Once youve passed your written exam, youre
    ready to apply for your notary certificate!

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  • To become an Authorized Representative in North
    Carolina, you must first register with the
    Secretary of State. You will need to provide your
    name, address, and contact information. You will
    also need to provide a copy of your notary
    commission certificate.

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Filing Your Business Name (DBA) With The State
  • After you have registered, you will be able to
    download and print a copy of the North Carolina
    Notary Certificate of Acknowledgement form. It
    can then be completed by filling out the required
    fields and attaching any necessary documents such
    as official identification or copies of your
    notary commission certificate. Make sure that all
    sections are filled out completely before
    submitting them to the North Carolina Secretary
    of States office via mail or fax.

To file your business name with the state, you
will need to first obtain a North Carolina notary
certificate of acknowledgment. This can be done
by going to your local notary public and signing
an affidavit. Once you have obtained the
certificate, you will need to file it along with
your business name and contact information with
the North Carolina Secretary of States office.
After your filing has been processed, you will be
able to officially operate your business under
the filed name. Keep in mind that if you decide
to stop operating the business or change your
address, you will need to file another form with
the North Carolina Secretary of States office.
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Getting Insurance
  • Before you can start your business, you need to
    get insurance. This will protect you and your
    business in case something goes wrong. Youll
    need to find an insurance agent who can help you
    find the right policy for your business. Once you
    have insurance, you can move on to the next step
    of starting your business. The next thing you
    should do is register your company with the
    Secretary of States office. Youll also want to
    register with other state agencies such as the
    Department of Revenue and Division of Motor
    Vehicles. If this is a new type of business, make
    sure that its not already regulated by another
    state agency.

Preparing To Sign Documents As An Official
Witness Or Signature Certifier In North Carolina
If you plan on signing documents as an official
witness or signature certifier in North Carolina,
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  • youll first need to obtain a notary certificate
    of acknowledgment. Heres how to get one
  • 1. You must be a resident of North Carolina and
    at least 18 years old.
  • 2. You must have no felony convictions.
  • 3. Complete a notary public education course
    approved by the NC Secretary of State.
  • 4. Pass the notary public examination
    administered by the NC Secretary of State.
  • 5. Obtain a surety bond for 5,000 from an
    insurance company licensed to do business in
    North Carolina. The bond protects those who may
    lose property because of your actions as a notary
    public.
  • 6. Submit an application form signed by your
    county clerk, which will include your name,
    address, drivers license number (if applicable),
    social security number (if applicable), and list
    of any other names used in the past 10 years and
    birth date. Your application will also require
    your fingerprint scan and a passport photo if
    applicable.

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The Importance Of Document Signing And
Certification Training
  • Once processed, you will receive a letter stating
    that you are authorized to act as a notary
    public. You will also receive two certificates
    one that is valid for four years and another that
    is valid for six months.

Signing and certifying documents is an important
part of being a notary public. To become a notary
public in North Carolina, you must complete a
notary public education course and pass an
examination. After you have been commissioned by
the state, you will be able to sign and certify
documents. There are two types of certificates of
acknowledgment that a notary public can give in
North Carolina. The first type is for general
documents and the second type is for real estate
documents.
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  • To get a certificate of acknowledgment for a
    general document, the signer must appear before
    the notary public and sign the document in front
    of the notary. The notary will then fill out the
    certificate and attach it to the document. For
    the second type of certificate of acknowledgment,
    the signer must be present when they sign the
    document and they need to know they are signing
    on behalf of someone else who cannot appear
    before the notary. They should provide a
    power-of-attorney letter with their name on it so
    that if there is an issue with this, later on,
    there will be proof that they were authorized to
    act on behalf of someone else.

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