Charitable Solicitation Licensing Manual

Notary Signature Form: A new requirement effective July 15, 2021, where a completed, signed, and notarized signature page must be uploaded as part of the online application process.

For a more detailed guide, you can visit the North Carolina Secretary of State's Charities Online Filing page. It's important to carefully read all the documents and instructions to ensure a smooth filing process.

The page starts with preliminary information you need to file your charity with the NC Secretary of State's office.

Before you begin an online filing

• Online filing checklist (PDF)
• Initial and Renewal License Application Online Filing Instructions (PDF)
• Privacy Statement

The page offers information for what to do after you have filed.

After you have read the documents

• New users create and account
• Existing users sign in
• Pay additional filing fees for an invoice

This section is followed by a reminder to upload your notary signature form which appears in a green call-out box.

There is a link to a printable copy of the Notary Signature Form. See Figure 8.

The charitable organization must complete, sign, notarize, and upload the form as part of the online application process.