North Carolina's eNotary page says electronic notarization requires the notary and signer to be physically present together. Remote electronic notarization is governed separately under the newer REN program.
North Carolina's practice materials explain that an applicant must already hold a North Carolina notary commission and then complete the eNotary-specific course and registration steps before moving into the remote-electronic framework.
The Secretary of State's solution-provider page says the new electronic and remote electronic notary program requires platforms to meet updated standards and indicates newly approved platforms were expected to become available in January 2026.
North Carolina's 2025 rules include specific location-verification, prohibited-act, recording, and compliance requirements for remote electronic notarization. Review those materials directly before publishing a North Carolina REN offering.
North Carolina items confirmed from official sources
- North Carolina distinguishes eNotary from remote electronic notarization.
- Traditional North Carolina eNotary requires physical presence.
- The REN program uses new technology, laws, standards, and protocols.
- The state says newly approved platforms were expected in January 2026.
- North Carolina published remote-electronic-notary rules effective July 1, 2025.
- Manual review is recommended before publishing detailed REN onboarding promises.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current North Carolina requirements before applying, buying tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed March 14, 2026.