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Notary Public  

Information and forms are available through the Secretary of State Web Site: SOSNC.com

The Register of Deeds maintains the record of oaths administered to notaries commissioned in Buncombe County. The record shows the date of the notary commission, date when the notaries took their oath of office, and the date the commission will expire. The signature of the notary is also entered in the record book.

Application forms for reappointment, or name change can be obtained from the Register of Deeds Office or through the Secretary of State Office.

Anyone who wishes to become a notary in North Carolina must attend a course of instruction at a Community College. (Attorneys are exempt from the requirement of attending a course of instructions). Information and registration for this class can be obtained from the Continuing Education Department of each community college.

For any questions regarding the "Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act" Chapter 47 of the NC General Assembly and rewrite of G.S. 10A (now known as 108) or Senate Bill671 Effective 12/1/05, Please contact the Secretary of State Office. Notary Division.

Secretary of State Notary Division:
email: notary@sosnc.com
Fax: 919-807-2210
website: Secretary.state.nc.us/notary/

Fees

The Notary Oath of Office fee is $10.00