Category: Getting Started

Passing the exam feels like the finish line, but it is the halfway point. There are four more things you need to do before you can perform a single notarization, and two of them have hard deadlines. Your passing score is valid for one year. From the date you pass, you have 12 months to Read more

The total cost to become a California notary runs between $220 and $340, spread across several separate fees paid to different entities over 4 to 8 weeks. None of these fees are optional. Education course: $29 All new applicants must complete a 6-hour notary education course from a Secretary of State-approved vendor. 6-hour course (new Read more

Becoming a California notary public takes about 4 to 8 weeks from start to finish. The process has six mandatory steps, each with a specific deadline or requirement. Miss one and you start over. Here is the full sequence. Step 1: Complete a 6-hour education course Every new applicant must finish a 6-hour notary education Read more