California Notary Education — Online, Approved, Done Right
California CE Academy offers SOS-approved online courses for new notary applicants and renewing notaries. Complete your required education in one sitting, at your own pace, and get your certificate instantly.
Choose Your Course
Both courses satisfy mandatory California Secretary of State education requirements.
6-Hour Education Course
Required for all first-time California notary applicants
- 6 modules covering all SOS-required topics
- California notary law & procedures
- Journal requirements & ID verification
- Module quizzes + final exam (70% to pass)
- Instant certificate of completion
- 90 days to complete
3-Hour Refresher Course
Required for California notaries renewing their commission
- 3 modules with updated California law
- Recent changes to notary regulations
- RON & electronic notarization updates
- Module quizzes + final exam (70% to pass)
- Instant certificate of completion
- 90 days to complete
How It Works
Enroll Online
Choose your course, complete checkout, and get instant access — no waiting.
Complete the Modules
Work through each module at your own pace. Stop and resume anytime from your dashboard.
Pass the Exam
Score 70% or higher on the final exam. Retakes are included at no extra charge.
Get Your Certificate
Download your certificate instantly and take it to your notary exam appointment.
Built by a California Notary, for California Notaries
California CE Academy was founded in Vallejo, California by a mobile notary with over 20 years of field experience. We know what California notaries actually need to know — not just what the books say.
Our courses are written from real-world experience, approved by the California Secretary of State, and designed to be completed without frustration. No fluff, no filler — just the education you need to get commissioned and stay compliant.
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Complete your required education today. Instant access, instant certificate.