Notary Public

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer workshop training on becoming a notary public.

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2026 Notary Public Manual Now Available

The 2026 Notary Public Manual is now in stock and available for purchase at both the Jamestown and Greensboro campus bookstores. This manual is required for all Notary and E-Notary workshops.

The combined 2026 Notary Public and E-Notary Manual is priced at $47.50 (tax included).

Students may also purchase the manual directly from the UNC School of Government's website. Shipping takes approximately 5-7 days.

North Carolina Notary Public Manual (2026)

Notary Public Workshop

If you are at least 18 years old, have never been convicted of a felony, have a high school diploma or GED, and can satisfactorily complete this workshop, you can apply for your Notary Public Commission. The 2026 Notary Public Manual (current edition is 2026, and the cost is non-refundable) is required and available to purchase at the GTCC bookstore for $47.50 including tax.

Before the class, you must purchase your textbook from the campus bookstore. If you arrive to class without your Notary Public manual, you will not be allowed to attend the class. Please bring a photo I.D. (driver's license) to your class.

Note: In-person classes are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and include a one-hour lunch break. You must pass the notary public exam with a score of at least 80%.

Instructions for Paper Exam:

Remove ALL items from desktop.
Absolutely NO talking during exam.
Store phones/tablets until class is DISMISSED.
DO NOT photograph exam or answer sheet.
Exam must be taken independently - NO CHEATING.

Current Courses

Need Help Paying?

Scholarships may be available to help cover your training costs. Apply for a Scholarship

Decisions take 3-5 business days. Your seat is not guaranteed while you wait.

Course: CSP-4000-N349
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 11/6/2026
Days: Fri
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N350
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 11/7/2026
Days: Sat
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A/B
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N350A
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 11/13/2026
Days: Fri
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A/B
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N351
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 12/2/2026
Days: Wed
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N352
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 12/4/2026
Days: Fri
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N353
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 12/12/2026
Days: Sat
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N354
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/8/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N355
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/11/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N356
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/15/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N357
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/23/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N358
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/30/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N359
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/1/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N360
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/5/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N361
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/15/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N362
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/20/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N363
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/27/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N364
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/1/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N365
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/5/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N366
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/15/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N367
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/20/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N368
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/29/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N369
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/2/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N370
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/9/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N371
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/16/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N372
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/17/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N373
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/24/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N374
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 5/1/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N375
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 5/7/2027
Days: Fri
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N376
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 5/10/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-N377
Name: Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 5/15/2027
Days: Sat
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 219
Tuition Cost: $110

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Notary Public Workshop (Online)

Seating is limited! You must reserve your seat for this course first, and then you will be notified by email of the next steps for registering for the notary public online course. Enrollment is based on first come, first serve. You must meet the computer technology requirements for this course.

The 2026 Notary Public Manual (current edition is 2026, and the cost is non-refundable) is required and available to purchase at the GTCC bookstore for $47.50 including tax. You must pass the notary public exam with a score of at least 80%.

Instructions for Online Exam:

Closed book, proctored examination.
Log on through the college LMS System (Canvas).
30 minute time limit.
Upon successful completion of exam fill out the online application through the college's LMS system.
Return to the video conference to verify scores. (A picture of scores will be permitted upon instructor's approval.)
Class number will be provided by instructor.

Need Help Paying?

Scholarships may be available to help cover your training costs. Apply for a Scholarship

Decisions take 3-5 business days. Your seat is not guaranteed while you wait.

Course: CSP-4000-VN391
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 11/17/2026
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

Course: CSP-4000-VN392
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 12/1/2026
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

Course: CSP-4000-VN393
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 1/19/2027
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

Course: CSP-4000-VN394
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 2/16/2027
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

Course: CSP-4000-VN395
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 3/2/2027
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

Course: CSP-4000-VN396
Name: Online Notary Public Workshop
Dates: 4/13/2027
Days: Tu & Th
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $110

Reserve Seat

E-Notary Public Workshop

This class is for existing notary publics only. You will receive instruction in the newly legislated procedure required to exercise electronic notarial acts as set forth by the NC Secretary of State. You must hold a valid commission as a North Carolina notary public. Please note that the classes below are face-to-face classes and require the following:

Notary Number
Photo I.D. (Driver's License)
Email address

You must pass the notary public exam with a score of at least 80%.

Need Help Paying?

Scholarships may be available to help cover your training costs. Apply for a Scholarship

Decisions take 3-5 business days. Your seat is not guaranteed while you wait.

Course: CSP-4000-EN350
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 12/9/2026
Days: Wed
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-EN351
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 1/25/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-EN352
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 2/22/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-EN353
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 3/17/2027
Days: Wed
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 124
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-EN354
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 3/22/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-EN355
Name: E-Notary
Dates: 4/19/2027
Days: Mon
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: Greensboro
Room: W2 152 A
Tuition Cost: $75

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Steps in Becoming a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina

Step 1: Register to take the Notary Public course.

We offer these courses at various GTCC locations, mostly on Fridays and Saturdays. GTCC courses are for eight hours of instruction 8: 00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday, Friday, or Saturday, with one hour for lunch break.

Step 2: Buy the 2026 North Carolina Notary Public Manual before attending the course.

You can buy the 2026 Notary Public manual at our GTCC Campus Bookstores for $47.50. You can buy it online at the UNC School of Government Bookstore at North Carolina Notary Public Manual (2026) or call 919-966-4119.

Note: If you do not have your Notary Public 2026 Manual for class, you will not be able to attend class and must re-register for the course.

Step 3: Complete the Notary Public course at the college.

You must pass the notary public course with a score of at least 80% at the end of the course.

Step 4: Complete your Notary Application.

This will be given if you have successfully passed the Notary Public Exam by the instructor at the end of class. Please verify that the instructor has signed the application form. The Secretary of State Office will not accept an application without a signature from the instructor. The applicant MUST NOT SIGN the application in class.

Step 5: Have the notary application notarized (Sign it while in front of the notary!).

DO NOT notarize your own signature!

Step 6: Mail the application to the Department of the Secretary of State along with a $50 application fee within three months of class.

Send your application to:

NC Secretary of State
P.O. Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626-06-26

Important:

Non-U.S. citizens must submit proof of legal residence along with the submission of the notary application.
The Secretary of State’s Office conducts criminal background checks as part of the notary application review process to ensure that you meet the qualifications to become a notary public. If you don't do this, you will not become a notary.

Step 7: Once your application has been processed, you will receive your Notary Oath Notification Letter from the Secretary of State’s Office via email or postal mail.

Keep an eye out for it!

Step 8: Take the Oath of Office at the Register of Deeds Office in the county of your residence within 45 days.

Take identification and a $10 fee for the oath. At that point, you will receive your Notary Certificate.

Step 9: Now, purchase a North Carolina notary seal and begin notarizing documents.

For more information, visit the Secretary of State website, www.sosnc.gov, or call 919-814-5400.

What are the qualifications to be a Notary Public in North Carolina?

Be at least 18 years old or legally emancipated by the court
Live or have a regular place of work or business in this state
Live legally in the United States
Speak, read, and write the English language
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Pass the notary public course with a score of at least 80% (Licensed attorneys can apply for their notary commission without taking the course.)
Purchase and keep the 2026 North Carolina Notary Public Manual as a reference

Once qualifications are met, you can apply for your Notary Public Commission.

Ways to Register

You may register online or in person.

Online: Register

In person: Complete the Continuing Education Registration Form and bring it with your payment (check, cash, credit card, or money order) to one of the GTCC campuses.

Greensboro: 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 3501 E. Wendover Avenue, Continued Education, W2
High Point: 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 901 S. Main St., H5