Notary Public
This office administers notary public oaths for Rutherford County notaries and the fee for administering the oath is $10.00 payable by cash or check.
When you receive your certification from the Secretary of State's office, you must come to the Register of Deeds office within 45 days to take your oath and sign the notary public book.
If you do not take your oath within 45 days, your commission will be cancelled and you will then have to re-apply for a commission, including submitting a new application and the applicable fee.
Go to the Secretary of State's notary website at sosnc.gov, which includes answers to many questions you may have and the online notary exam required for reappoinment.
The notary public oath is administered between the hours of 8:30 and 5:00 Monday through Friday and no appointment is required.