Author: California CE Academy

  • How much does it cost to become a California notary in 2026?

    The total cost to become a California notary public runs between $220 and $340, depending on where you live and which vendors you choose for supplies and fingerprinting. You pay these fees to several different entities over a 4-to-8-week period. Every fee listed here is mandatory unless marked optional. We break down each cost below… Read more

  • How to become a notary public in California (2026)

    Becoming a California notary public takes about 4 to 8 weeks from your first day of coursework to performing your first notarization. The process has seven mandatory steps, each with a specific deadline or sequence requirement. Skip one or miss a deadline and you start over. Here is the full process, in order, with every… Read more