Warning Notification from the North Carolina Secretary of State Office:

WARNING: COUNTERFEIT NOTARY MANUAL. A counterfeit Notary Manual is being sold online. You can purchase the NC Secretary of State's authorized edition online at the UNC School of Government or in person at your local Community College bookstore.

The Notary Public Guidebook 2016 edition is required and available in the Forsyth Tech bookstore. This manual must be purchased and available on the first day of class.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of class in order to allow time for check-in!
NOTE: All students must have a current state or federal issued picture ID upon arrival for class.

• NWFC – Northwest Forsyth Center – 3111 Big Oaks Drive, King, NC

• TTC – Transportation Technology Center – 4255 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston Salem, NC

• WC – West Campus – 1300 Bolton Street, Winston

• RLS Robert L. Strickland – Main Campus, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC

Course Schedules

Face to Face Classes

Please note when registering, if employer paid, please contact 336-734-7718 for assistance.

Online Classes

Attention Students Taking Online Classes:

You must have a valid (current) state or federal government issued photo ID, the required book, as well as a web camera, speakers, and microphone on your computer OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take part in the ONLINE course. Google Chrome is the preferred browser.

• Only ONE Student per computer
• Student must have a Computer with a webcam, microphone, internet connection, and Google Chrome web browser (Smartphones and tablets will not work).
• Quiet place to actively participate in the online class (without interruption)
• Student must provide a live video connection through the whole class and participate via chat, video, and verbal responses.
• Must have access to a printer for handouts and the Notary Application

You WILL NOT be allowed to take the online class if you have not completed ALL assignments.  Additionally, you WILL NOT be admitted to class late.   

Additional instructions will be emailed 1 week prior to class which will explain assignments that must be completed BEFORE the FIRST day of class.

Please note when registering, if employer paid, please contact 336-734-7718 for assistance.

4 – Hour Electronic Notary Course

eNotary=Paperless Transactions – Electronic notarization is the process of applying an electronic notary signature and seal onto an electronic document in a completely electronic and paperless transaction.

This 4-hour online synchronous (live) course prepares a valid commissioned notary public in the state of North Carolina to become a commissioned/appointed eNotary Public. Personal appearances by the principal are still required in electronic notarization.

This class will teach you what you need to know before applying for your eNotary Public Commission.  You must hold a valid commission as a notary public in the state of North Carolina in order to take this class.  The Electronic Notarization Manual is required and is included in the cost of the class. You will receive instructions on how to download this manual approximately one week prior to class.  This manual must be downloaded and available on the FIRST day of class. Please arrive in class at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class in order to allow time for check-in!

Note: Make sure you read the information regarding computers, etc. required for Online Classes that is listed in the section above

Please note when registering, if employer paid, please contact 336-734-7718 for assistance.

For additional information regarding Notary Public courses, please contact Nell Perry at nperry@forsythtech.edu or call 336.757.3801.