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Notaries are not lawyers. We cannot provide legal advice, choose a legal form or notarial act for you, or write your statement. Confirm the required form with the organization receiving your document or your attorney.
Unchanged copies of the state’s published forms and samples. The original state PDF is linked beside each download.
Official NC sample
A statement by the document holder that a copy matches the original. Ask the receiving organization whether it accepts this affidavit.
The signer swears to the statement. A North Carolina notary does not certify the copy. This does not replace an official certified record.
Original state PDF for True Copy Affidavit (opens in a new tab) ↗Official NC sample
A blank sample for a sworn statement, when the receiving organization permits a general affidavit.
Use the recipient’s required form when one is provided. Prepare your own statement and wait to sign until you are before the notary.
Original state PDF for General Affidavit (opens in a new tab) ↗Official NC form · English / Spanish
The state’s cover letter for sending documents to the North Carolina Secretary of State for apostille or authentication.
The Secretary of State issues the apostille or authentication. Downloading this form does not arrange submission through our store.
Original state PDF for Apostille Request Cover Letter (opens in a new tab) ↗Simple Charlotte Notary checklists to help you organize a visit or your own submission to the state.
Charlotte Notary checklist
A printable list covering identification, complete documents, signers, witnesses, and what to confirm before your visit.
Call ahead to confirm a commissioned notary and any needed witness are available.
Charlotte Notary checklist
A preparation list for a submission you make to the NC Secretary of State: documents, cover letter, payment, and return shipping.
Check current state instructions and the receiving organization’s requirements before sending your packet.
Sources checked October 3, 2026. Official PDFs are hosted here unchanged; check the state’s website for later revisions. Preparation checklists are general information, and acceptance depends on the recipient.
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Bring your complete document and qualifying identification. Call ahead to confirm notary availability and ask about any witness needs.