The office of notary public has a long and proud history in our society. Their work is rarely glamorous, but it is so important that the highest courts in the nation routinely accept properly notarized documents as evidence in legal matters. In fact, the law governing notaries gives them the same mission as sworn law enforcement officers, "to serve and protect."
This new 2016 edition of the North Carolina Notary Public Manual, prepared by the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, contains practical instruction, tips, and best practices, essential tools for North Carolina notaries public. It provides updated information including the North Carolina Administrative Code section for notaries that was not in the previous edition.
For already commissioned notaries, the book serves as a legally required replacement to the previous edition of the manual that notaries currently own.
Terribly written book, or perhaps it’s the editor that was lacking. Where is the basic formatting for a book that is to give training and guidance to ensure someone who volunteers doesn’t become a felon.
20-22 Well gave it another go and more disappointed than the first time. Maybe I will write all the questions down but the Manual wait… book definitely not a manual; But it does say Notaries are not to give legal advice. Oh wait the book does say MANUAL. Ugh I guess I will read it slowly deliberately with questions in mind as a reference work. We’ll see
This manual has most of the information one needs, but it is very poorly organized. It could do with an index or better cross-referencing at the bare minimum. Hopefully, the upcoming new edition corrects this!
Required reading along with the class. Some information is outdated and new information should be provided by the instructor. Could use an index. If you have an Amazon hardcover it's a bootleg and some instructors may not allow it.