Business and personal records
Documents customers commonly bring for notarization
People bring many kinds of documents to a notary. The document title alone does not determine whether it can be notarized, so the commissioned notary still has to review the actual record and requested act.
In-store notary fee$10per notarized principal signature
Witness service$5per witness signature, when available
Powers of attorney
Read the North Carolina power-of-attorney guide →India-related passport, OCI, affidavit, and power-of-attorney paperwork when an eligible notarial act is requested
Find the guide for your India-related documents →Affidavits and sworn statements
Prepare an affidavit for notarization →CMS residency affidavits
Check the school residency affidavit requirements →U.S. child passport consent (DS-3053)
Prepare a DS-3053 consent form for notarization →Contracts and agreements
Deeds and real-estate records
Trust and estate documents
Wills when the requested act and witness requirements are appropriate
Business authorizations and certifications
Other personal records requiring an acknowledgment, jurat, verification, proof, oath, or affirmation
A document can still be declined
A notary may need to decline if identification is insufficient, the signer is not present when required, the signer does not appear willing or aware, the certificate is missing or improper, the notary is disqualified, or the requested act is not permitted by North Carolina law.
Before you leave, check what to bring for your notary visit, including the complete document, qualifying identification, and any required witnesses.
If you have been asked for a certified copy, read about North Carolina's true-copy certification limits before making the trip.
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Not sure about your document?
Call with the document name and what the receiving party says it needs. We can tell you what to bring, but we cannot provide legal advice or choose a legal form for you.