You scheduled your notary appointment, gathered your documents, and made sure everyone who needs to sign will be present. There is one more thing you do not want to forget: Your identification. But simply bringing an ID may not be enough. One of the most important responsibilities of a North Carolina notary is to positively identify the person appearing before them. Notaries serve as public officers whose role includes helping protect the public against fraud and forgery. Ide

You arrive at your notary appointment with a document in hand. Everything appears ready to go, but there is one problem: the document does not clearly state what type of notarization is required. You hand it to the notary and ask: “Which one do I need?” It sounds like a simple question. However, in North Carolina, if the notary is not also a licensed attorney, the notary generally cannot make that decision for you. Understanding why can save time, prevent frustration, and hel

North Carolina has given notaries, businesses, and the public more time to use emergency remote options while the state continues its shift toward a permanent remote notarization system. Session Law 2026-52 extends Emergency Video Notarization, often called EVN, and emergency video witnessing through July 1, 2027. That date matters because EVN was always meant to be temporary. It filled a practical need when in-person notarization or witnessing was difficult, delayed, or unsa