A Notary Public is a public official commissioned by the State of North Carolina to help deter fraud by verifying the identity of individuals signing important documents, witnessing signatures, administering oaths and affirmations, and performing other notarial acts authorized by law.

A North Carolina Notary Public may:

• Verify the identity of a signer.

• Witness signatures on documents.

• Administer oaths and affirmations.

• Take acknowledgments.

• Complete jurats.

• Certify copies of certain records when permitted by North Carolina law.

A notary's role is to help ensure the integrity of the signing process—not to determine the legal validity of a document.

Please bring:

• A valid, government-issued photo ID. (See below)

• The document(s) to be notarized.

• Any additional individuals required to sign the document.

• Any required witnesses (if your document requires them and they are not provided by Grace Point Solutions).

Do not sign the document before your appointment unless you have been instructed that it is appropriate to do so. Many notarizations require the signature to be made in the notary's presence.

A current or unexpired government-issued photo identification is generally acceptable, such as:

• Driver License

• State Identification Card

• United States Passport

• Military Identification Card

• Other government-issued photo identification that meets North Carolina requirements

Yes, provided the signer is personally present, aware of the document they are signing, appears willing to sign, and meets all legal requirements for notarization.

North Carolina law provides procedures for individuals who are physically unable to sign. Please contact Grace Point Solutions before scheduling so we can discuss your situation and determine whether a notarization may be completed in accordance with state law.

No. The document signer, receiving agency, or document preparer must determine the type of notarization required. A notary cannot choose the notarial act on your behalf.

Nor does Grace Point Solutions prepare legal documents or provide legal advice. We only perform notarial acts authorized under North Carolina law.

North Carolina sets the maximum fee a Notary Public may charge for each notarial act. Additional travel or convenience fees may apply for mobile services and will always be disclosed before your appointment.

Yes. A notary is required to refuse a notarization if legal requirements are not met. Examples include:

• The signer is not personally present.

• Acceptable identification cannot be established.

• The signer appears unwilling or under duress.

• The signer appears unable to understand the transaction.

• The notarization would violate North Carolina law.