North Carolina Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
Limited Remote NotarizationLast verified September 2026
Can you notarize online in North Carolina? Yes, with a notary commissioned in another state.
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Quick Facts
- Status
- Limited Remote Notarization
- Year Enacted
- 2022
- Statute
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 10B-134.1 to 10B-134.25 (Part 4A of Article 2, Chapter 10B)
- Bill Number
- S.L. 2022-54 (H 776), amended by S.L. 2023-57, S.L. 2024-47 and S.L. 2026-52 (H 517)
North Carolina RON Law Overview
North Carolina has enacted remote electronic notarization (G.S. 10B-134.1 et seq.), but it cannot be used until the Secretary of State licenses the first platform; until then only temporary emergency video notarization of paper documents is available, now extended to July 1, 2027.
Key details for North Carolina
Enacted by S.L. 2022-54 (H 776), amended by S.L. 2023-57, S.L. 2024-47 and S.L. 2026-52 (H 517). Signer location: Inside the United States; outside the US only on a military installation or vessel under active-duty orders (service members, spouses, dependents) or at a US embassy, consulate or diplomatic mission (G.S. 10B-134.1(10)). The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Document Restrictions
North Carolina restricts certain document types from RON:
North Carolina's remote electronic notarization law, which is not yet in use, excludes self-proved wills, codicils, revocable and irrevocable trusts and their amendments (certifications of trust excepted), documents relinquishing parental rights and mail-in absentee ballots, and does not permit verifications or proofs (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 10B-134.1 et seq.).
Interstate Recognition
North Carolina generally recognizes remote online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states that have enacted equivalent RON legislation. Documents notarized via RON in another state may be accepted for recording and legal purposes in North Carolina, subject to compliance with the originating state's RON requirements.
Online Notary Availability in North Carolina
Notaron is available 24/7 across North Carolina. See location-specific guides for major North Carolina cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in North Carolina?
Yes, with a notary commissioned in a state that authorizes it. North Carolina has enacted remote electronic notarization (G.S. 10B-134.1 et seq.), but it cannot be used until the Secretary of State licenses the first platform; until then only temporary emergency video notarization of paper documents is available, now extended to July 1, 2027.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in North Carolina?
North Carolina sets no identity rules for remote online notarization of its own yet, because its notaries cannot currently perform full RON. When you notarize online from North Carolina, identity verification follows the law of the state where your notary is commissioned.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in North Carolina?
Not currently: North Carolina notaries cannot yet perform full remote online notarization, so there is no North Carolina RON endorsement in use.
What technology is required for RON in North Carolina?
North Carolina sets no RON technology rules of its own yet. When you notarize online from North Carolina, the session follows the technology standards of the state where your notary is commissioned.
Does North Carolina accept out-of-state RON?
Yes. North Carolina generally accepts remote online notarizations performed by notaries commissioned in other states; individual recording offices and agencies may have their own requirements.
Are there document restrictions for RON in North Carolina?
Yes, North Carolina restricts certain document types from being notarized via RON. North Carolina's remote electronic notarization law, which is not yet in use, excludes self-proved wills, codicils, revocable and irrevocable trusts and their amendments (certifications of trust excepted), documents relinquishing parental rights and mail-in absentee ballots, and does not permit verifications or proofs (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 10B-134.1 et seq.). Check with local recording offices for the most current list of accepted document types.