North Carolina National Creditor Registration Service — Evidence of Authority is a service offered by the North Carolina Secretary of State's office that allows creditors to register with the state in order to have priority status when collecting debt from debtors. This service serves as evidence of the creditor's right to collect debt owed. It is designed to protect creditors from potential liability and protect debtors from potential overreach. There are two types of North Carolina National Creditor Registration Service — Evidence of Authority: the Standard Registration and the Enhanced Registration. The Standard Registration requires creditors to provide basic information about their business, such as the business name, address, and contact information, along with a filing fee. The Enhanced Registration requires more detailed information about the creditor's business, as well as additional fees. Both types of registration require the creditor to provide proof of their authority to collect the debt.