The first step to becoming a California Notary, take our approved 6-hour training class.
If you are looking to Become a California notary, or your license is about to expire, you are required to take a state-approved notary training class prior to taking your California Notary State Exam. Our 100% online notary class is State Approved and can be taken all at once or broken up over the next nine months. Upon completion of the course, you will instantly receive a proof of completion certificate that you will turn in with your state paperwork at your in-person exam.
This class is our most popular option for new notaries looking to fulfill their 6-hour notary class and prepare to take the state exam. It includes our state-licensed self-paced curriculum, plus you get our California Notary PDF Study Guide, covering everything you need to know to pass your state exam.
Suggested (Most Popular) Package, Includes State Exam Study Guide.
Online Course + PDF Study Guide
Required for new notaries or notaries whose license has expired or will expire before they take the state exam.
Our standard 6-hour course
covers everything you need to know to become a notary in a 6-hour written course curriculum. This online text-based course is licensed by the Secretary of State to meet all California state guidelines.
Suggested (Most Popular) Package, Includes State Exam Study Guide.
Does not include Exam Study Guide.
Your first step to becoming a notary public is to take a 6-hour course of study.
Below is a step-by-step guide for those looking to Become a California Notary Public:
Before You Start: Be sure that you meet all the requirements of a notary public.
Step 1: Complete a 6-Hour training course from an approved California State Vendor.
Step 2: Complete the California Notary Public Application Form.
Step 3: Take and Pass the 45-Question State Exam (You will need to pay a $40 application fee and submit a 2″x2″ color passport photo)
Step 4: Complete your “Request for LiveScan Service“, for a list of LiveScan locations in your area, please visit the DOJ website https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
Step 5: Once You receive your commission, you will need to: a) File your $15,000 Surety Bond b) File your oath of with your local county clerk within 30-days.