evidence: North Carolina - - One notary public or two witnesses must be in your presence when you mark your absentee ballot. They should only observe you marking your ballot, not how you vote. [...] - One notary public or two witnesses must be in your presence when you mark your absentee ballot. They should only observe you marking your ballot, not how you vote. [...] - You must have two witnesses or a Notary Public witness your absentee ballot signature.