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Enotary

To perform remote (RON) notarizations in North Carolina, a notary must:

  • a.Do nothing extra
  • b.Hold a traditional commission, register separately for RON, complete additional education, and use an approved platform
  • c.Give up paper notarization
  • d.Move out of state

A North Carolina notary must first hold a traditional commission, then register separately to perform electronic and/or remote (RON) notarizations, complete the required additional education, and use an approved platform with audio-video technology and identity verification.

Enotary

A North Carolina notary performing RON must keep:

  • a.No records
  • b.Only a paper note
  • c.An electronic journal and the audio-video recording of each act
  • d.The signer's ID card

North Carolina requires a RON notary to keep an electronic journal and retain the audio-video recording of each act for the period required by rule. These recording and journal duties are mandatory for electronic/remote acts; confirm current retention rules.

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