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To become a notary public in North Carolina, you must take the Notary Public Education class, offered at various times each semester at locations throughout Raleigh and Wake County. In the class, students learn the legal, ethical and procedural requirements for notaries, based on North Carolina law.

Visit the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State's website to learn more about becoming a notary public.

  • Required textbook for Notary Public Education class: "North Carolina Notary Public Manual, 2016 edition" ISBN: 9781560118510

Wake Tech also offers an Electronic Notarization class, designed to instruct existing notaries public in the legislative procedure required to perform electronic notarial acts.

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Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Notary Courses

Notary Public Education (Book Not Included)

Course ID: SEF-75651   |   Overview

Become a notary public in NC. Discuss the legal, ethical, and procedural requirements for notaries according to NC laws. The Office of the Secretary of the State of North Carolina trains, tests, qualifies, and commissions NC notaries. When you arrive for class, you must have both the required book and a valid photo ID. The class tuition fee does not include the required text book.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312304 05/17/25 - 05/17/25 Western Wake Campus 95.00 13 Register
311229 05/20/25 - 05/22/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 0  
311732 05/30/25 - 05/30/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 10 Register
311734 05/31/25 - 05/31/25 BEC 95.00 9 Register
312249 06/03/25 - 06/05/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 10 Register
311957 06/13/25 - 06/13/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 16 Register
312257 06/17/25 - 06/19/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 95.00 14 Register
311965 06/21/25 - 06/21/25 Western Wake Campus 95.00 13 Register
311996 06/28/25 - 06/28/25 Public Safety Education Campus 95.00 14 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Notary Public Education (Book Included)

Course ID: SEF-3001O2   |   Overview

This course is approved by the Secretary of the State of North Carolina to train, test, qualify, and commission NC notaries. Students will learn the legal, ethical, and procedural requirements for notaries based on North Carolina law. This class includes the required Notary manual.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
310964 05/13/25 - 05/13/25 BEC 125.00 0  
311030 05/19/25 - 05/19/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 0  
311035 05/20/25 - 05/20/25 BEC 125.00 4 Register
311232 05/21/25 - 05/21/25 BEC 125.00 5 Register
311598 05/27/25 - 05/27/25 BEC 125.00 13 Register
311602 05/28/25 - 05/28/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 9 Register
311605 05/28/25 - 05/28/25 BEC 125.00 15 Register
311620 05/29/25 - 05/29/25 RTP Campus 125.00 8 Register
311735 06/02/25 - 06/02/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
311737 06/03/25 - 06/03/25 BEC 125.00 15 Register
311741 06/04/25 - 06/04/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
311745 06/04/25 - 06/04/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311746 06/05/25 - 06/05/25 RTP Campus 125.00 16 Register
311764 06/09/25 - 06/09/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 8 Register
311797 06/10/25 - 06/10/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311893 06/11/25 - 06/11/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311796 06/11/25 - 06/11/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
311959 06/16/25 - 06/16/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 16 Register
311961 06/17/25 - 06/17/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311962 06/18/25 - 06/18/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
311964 06/18/25 - 06/18/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311963 06/19/25 - 06/19/25 RTP Campus 125.00 18 Register
311966 06/23/25 - 06/23/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
311967 06/24/25 - 06/24/25 BEC 125.00 18 Register
311968 06/25/25 - 06/25/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register
311985 06/25/25 - 06/25/25 BEC 125.00 17 Register
311956 06/26/25 - 06/26/25 RTP Campus 125.00 18 Register
311997 06/30/25 - 06/30/25 Western Wake Campus 125.00 18 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Electronic Notary

Course ID: SEF-3001OU2   |   Overview

Please note: This class is a second-level course and you must already be a Notary Public to take this course. Electronic Notary is the process of applying an electronic signature and seal onto an electronic document in a completely electronic and paperless transaction. This process allows a notary to affix an electronic signature and notary seal that is legally binding. Participants will learn the electronic requirements to perform notary duties legally and ethically.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311236 05/29/25 - 05/29/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 0  
311747 06/06/25 - 06/06/25 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 10 Register
312255 06/12/25 - 06/12/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 16 Register
312256 06/26/25 - 06/26/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 85.00 16 Register
311995 06/27/25 - 06/27/25 Public Safety Education Campus 85.00 16 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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