What is The Purpose of a Notary?

Promote, Serve, and Protect Public Interests

As public officers of the State of North Carolina, notaries are entrusted with the critical responsibility of safeguarding the public from fraud and forgery. To fulfill this duty, notaries employ key tools such as:

• Requiring personal appearance of all signers

• Positively identifying individuals before notarizing documents

• Recording evidence of each notarization in a journal of notary acts

Notaries play an essential role in protecting the citizens of North Carolina while facilitating the smooth operation of business within the state. Through diligent and responsible service, notaries help maintain the integrity of legal and financial transactions.