What is a Notary Public? In a comment from the Secretary of State of NC, Elaine F. Marshall, said, "The office of notary public has a long and proud history in our society. For generations, notaries have served as the front line of defense against document FRAUD and FORGERY. The work that notaries public do is rarely glamorous, but it is so important that the highest courts in this nation routinely accept properly notarized documents as evidence in legal matters. As someone beginning their education to become a notary public or a commissioned notary you are accepting the duty to SAFEGUARD your friends, family, coworkers, and the People of the Great State of North Carolina against those who would seek to profit from a fraudulent deed, sales contract, title, will, or other legal documents. This means that the office of notary public is indeed an important one, and one that is perhaps needed more than ever in this 21st Century where the pressure to complete business deals and legal work quickly is greater than it has ever been. Indeed, it has been suggested that if notaries public across this country were unable to perform their certifications for even two days in modern America, our economy would essentially grind to a stop. There are very few other duties where the same could be said. I urge all notaries that are about to begin their notary education to take the instruction to heart, to see it as the noble duty it truly is..." If you are interested in becoming a notary public and understand what the true goal is, you may gain more information through the Secretary of State, https://sosnc.gov/divisions/notary. You may gain relevant information from NC Notary Signing Services by liking the page and going one step further by tapping the "Edit Notification Settings" select the type of notifications you want to receive (Standard) as an example. If you're a commissioned notary public, you are welcome to join The Confident Notaries of North Carolina Facebook group, by simply answering the REQUIRED QUESTIONS after requesting to join. We have a safe space where we share conversations, Q&A, upcoming training, and so much more. LINK IN BIO (at NC Notary Signing Services) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYWbAuv_RC/?utm_medium=tumblr