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Elaine F. Marshall
Secretary of State

 

 


NEW! CLE Courses offered by the North Carolina Secretary of State

NEW! Click here to read a CNNMoney.com article on the important role of state securities regulators under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.

NC Secretary of State's efforts to fight dangerous fake products highlighted
on ABC 'Good Morning America' television news show 

Secretary Clinton recognizes North Carolina and Secretary Marshall
for partnership with Moldova

International Agreement Renewed Between North Carolina and Moldova
(Click here for Romanian Version)

The Department of the Secretary of State has adopted the NASAA Model Senior Designation Rule. It became effective on February 1, 2010. Click here for more information.

 

Mailing Address for Regular Mail: 

NC Secretary of State
PO Box 29622
Raleigh  NC  27626-0622

Street Address for Overnight Mail: 

NC Secretary of State
2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh  NC  27601-2903

 

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Information about Modernization and Simplification of Notary Public Laws and E- Notarization
Information about Revenue Suspension Notices
North Carolina Consular Corps
UCC Records
Search Corporations Database

 

 

 

Advance Health Care Directive Registry 

Appointment Reporting  

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Certified Safety Professionals

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State Board Notices

State Franchise for Cable Television Service

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