18 NCAC 07B .0103          Operating Hours and General Contact Information

(a)  Mailing Address. The mailing address for the Division of Certification and Filing, Notary Public Section is P.O. Box 29626, Raleigh, NC 27626-0626.

(b)  Hours. Office hours for the public are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of state holidays.

(c)  Contacting the Division. In addition to contacting the Division by mail as provided in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, contact with the Division may be by:

(1)           On-line information service: The Department provides on-line information services at its website: www.sosnc.gov.

(2)           Electronic Mail: For basic information the Notary Public Section may be contacted by email at notary@sosnc.gov. Electronic mail shall not be used for filing applications.

(3)           Telephone Number: The telephone number for Notary Customer Service is (919) 814-5400.

(4)           Fax Number: To send information to the Notary Public Section via fax, the number is 919-814-5597.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-14(f); 147-34;

Eff. April 1, 2007;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2021; October 1, 2019.