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Confirm Notary Status

Steps to verify the commission status of a notary

  • Enter either:
    • The notary name EXACTLY as it appears on the notary seal or certificate (commission name)
    • or the notary’s commission number. Commission numbers are unavailable to the public.
  • Select the commission county in the dropdown.
  • Notary history before the early 1990's is not available on this website.
  • Punctuation is not required.

or

  • This search is not a directory of notaries. To locate a notary in your area, visit Find a Notary Near You.
  • You may not find a notary listed if:
    • The oaths have been taken but
    • The Register of Deeds has not uploaded the signed oath sheet officially notifying the Department that the oaths have been administered.
      • Until both of the above steps have occurred, new notaries will not be found, and renewing notaries' updated information will not be included.
  • If you have questions about the results, please email [email protected] or call 919-814-5400. Note: Emails may receive a faster response.