The Register of Deeds office administers notary public oaths for Cumberland County notaries anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, the office makes a variety of notary forms available to the general public, including applications for initial appointment, reappointment, and change of name/change of address. These three are linked below. Please feel free to print out and complete the appropriate application. The completed form will be mailed to the NC Secretary of State office, Notary Division, for processing. Next, you will receive a notice to be sworn in at the Register of Deeds office.  The notary oath fee is $10.

Requirements for Initial Appointment

Requirements for Reappointment

Requirements for Name Change/Address Change

Applications:

PDF format files (interactive, just add your info. and print)
NC Notary Application Form (interactive)
NC Notary Name Change Instructions
View/Print Name/Address Change Form
NC Notary Reappointment
Acknowledgments

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