Become a California Notary with our
6-Hour Course
Welcome to Notary Course Online – Your Premier Destination for Notary Training in California!
- 6-Hour State Approved Online Course Lic #607657
- Study at your own pace
- Section quizzes to test you along the way
- Instant Certificate of Completion
- 12-Months of Full course access
- Bonus: 140+ question exam practice test ($30 Value for FREE!!)
California approved notary classes online
Are you eager to become a licensed California Notary and establish yourself as a trusted professional in your area? Look no further! Our carefully crafted, state-approved 6-Hour notary course is tailored to meet your virtual learning needs and guarantee that you acquire the information and confidence required to pass the California Notary Public exam.
Our 6-Hour Notary Course Includes:
- The official California Notary Public Handbook in crystal clear language you can understand.
- Study guides.
- Online practice test to ensure you understand the material.
- Comprehensive training that focuses on what is important to pass the exam as well as general notary public duties.
- Learn at your convenience on all devices.
- Instant Certificate of Completion.
Why Become a California Notary?
Demand for notaries has hit an all-time high. Notaries are constantly needed by leading industries, such as banking, finance, healthcare, real estate, government, insurance and more. The overwhelming majority of the 4.4 million Notaries in America became Notaries as part of their job duties or as a value-added skill on their resume, which gives them a competitive edge. Others choose to become a Notary so they can have their own mobile Notary or Notary Signing Agent business.
As an independent contractor, you can earn a full or part-time income by handling mortgage signings, notarizing trust documents and performing many other vital tasks.
Your One-Stop Shop for Meeting the State Requirements
With our help, becoming a notary in California is easy and hassle-free. Our top-rated online Notary training course is comprehensive, state-approved, and meets California’s mandatory notary training requirements. It includes our expertly designed curriculum based on the California Notary Public Handbook, covering everything you need to pass the state exam with flying colors.
California State Approved
Rest easy knowing our courses have the official stamp of approval from the California Secretary of State. License #607657 and #307658 serve as evidence of our dedication to upholding the highest standards and compliance with the state educational requirements.
Choose Your Path to Notary Success!
Embark on your journey as a new notary or renew your commission with Notary Course Online. Join us today, and let's pave the way for your success in the rewarding field of notarial services!
What Sets Us Apart
Flexible Online Learning
With our easily navigable online platform, study at your leisure. Our courses are available anytime, anywhere, on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Instant Proof of Completion
No need to wait for your certificate. You’ll get an instant proof of completion after finishing the course successfully.
Extended 12-Month Access
We understand life can get in the way of your goals. Because of this, we grant access to the course materials for an entire year, giving you plenty of time to complete the course successfully and get your certificate of completion.
Risk-Free Learning Experience
Your satisfaction is paramount. Within 60 days after purchase, if you decide that our course isn’t up to par, we’ll return your money in full, no questions asked
Timed Lessons
Our classes make sure you take the necessary time to fully understand important material, giving you the best chance of passing the California Notary test
Interactive PDF Workbook
Our course workbook is a helpful tool that will enhance your learning process. It is available for download and printing
100% Remote CA Notary Classes
Forget about searching Google for “CA notary classes near me.” Our course is 100% online. Complete the course in the comfort of your home, office, car, wherever! It doesn’t get more convenient or easier than that.
Forget about searching Google for “CA notary classes near me.” Our course is 100% online. Complete the course in the comfort of your home, office, car, wherever! It doesn’t get more convenient or easier than that.
Your Path to Becoming a California Notary
- Complete Our 6-Hour
Receive your Certificate of Completion instantly upon completion of our state approved course. - Complete the Notary Application, Take and pass the Exam
Complete a notary application form, register for an in-person state exam, take the 45 question state exam and pass with a score of 70% or greater. - Complete a background check
Submit the Request for LiveScan Service form with your fingerprints for your background check. - Receive your Commission Packet
Once you receive your commission packet, you can order your notary stamp and supplies, file your bond and take your oath. - Congratulations!
You may now begin performing the duties of a Notary Public.
Review the complete list of steps here with links to everything you need!
FAQ
Yes! We are a state-certified notary public training center. Our license numbers are: #607657 for the 6-Hour course and vendor #307658 for the 3-Hour course. You can find us listed under “NotaryCourseOnline.Com” on the official SOS list of notary education vendors here: https://notaryeducation.sos.ca.gov/
Once you have successfully completed our online state-certified notary course, you will be given a certificate of completion. You will need to print this certificate and take it with you to your notary public exam.
You may visit the CPS HR website (http://www.cpshr.us/notary/notary) for exam dates and testing sites nearest to you. You may register for a notary public exam either online or by phone up to 15 business days prior to the exam. To register by phone, please contact CPS at (916) 263-3520, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A confirmation scheduling letter will be sent to you via email or USPS, depending on how you registered. Also on the website, you may print the Notary Public Application, which you will need to complete and bring with you to the testing site. If you register by phone, you can have this application mailed to you.
Our 6-hour Notary Course is for first-time notaries and returning notaries whose commission has expired. Our 3-Hour Renewal Notary Course is for returning notaries who have not had a lapse in their commission.
Upon satisfactory completion of this approved notary public course, you will receive a Proof of Completion certificate. The Proof of Completion certificate is valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
Every person appointed as a notary public shall:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a legal California resident
- Clear a background check (Government Code, Section 8201.)
- Complete a course of study approved by the Secretary of State
- Satisfactorily complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State
- On our website, you can find the complete requirements for becoming a notary public.
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Yes. Please contact us for details and rates.
To log back into your course, please click the link below. It will redirect you to our login page. You can access your course either with your username or the email address you used to begin the course: https://notarycourseonline.com/
This course comes with a practice test you can use to review what you have learned and is the best way to prepare yourself for the notary public state exam.
The California notary public exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions and is one hour long.
After successfully passing the exam, receiving your commission can take up to eight weeks, depending on the volume of applications currently being processed.
The steps required to become a notary public in California are listed on our website. Essentially, you must:
- Complete an approved 6-hour notary public course
- Take and pass the state notary public exam
- Complete and submit your Application to the Secretary of State
- Complete and submit a background check
- Upon receiving your commission packet, order your notary stamp and supplies and file your oath and bond
The term of a notary public commission in California is four years, after which you will need to renew your commission.
Yes, all new and renewing applicants have to pass a written, proctored exam administered by a private company called Cooperative Personnel Services. Notary exam schedules, registration details, and other testing information are available on the CPS website. You can also contact them at 916-263-3520 to request information about exam locations and registration.
Once commissioned, you will need to purchase an ink stamp and a notary journal.The Secretary of State will issue a certificate authorizing you to buy your seal from a state-approved vendor like Notary Course Online.
You aren’t allowed to use a seal purchased from an unauthorized source.
Every notarization you perform must be recorded in a journal. This record not only provides important information if there’s any question about a notarization you performed but also provides important proof that you performed your duties properly if you are ever named in a lawsuit or accused of negligence.
California law requires you to get a $15,000 bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the state. A surety bond is a promise to pay anyone harmed if you fail to honestly, diligently, and faithfully discharge your responsibilities as a notary. Any damages paid from the bond go to cover a signer’s losses, and you must pay back the surety company. The surety company may also require you to repay any costs the company incurs in defending the bond. A surety bond does not provide insurance coverage for you, but protects the public.
The Proof of Completion certificate for our 6-hour notary education course is valid for two years from the date of issuance. If the certificate expires before a person seeking appointment can pass the notary public examination, that person will have to satisfactorily complete another 6-hour course.
A Proof of Completion certificate for a 3-hour refresher course is also valid for two years from the date of issuance. However, a person seeking reappointment must apply and take the notary public examination before the certificate or their notary public commission expires.
For new applicants and reappointments, the cost of the California notary public State exam is included with the notary public application fee of $40. Candidates must have a separate check, money order, or cashier’s check, made payable to the Secretary of State.
Applicants who fail the exam can retake it for $20. For the scheduled retest, bring this fee along with your printed fail letter to the exam site.
The candidate’s name must be preprinted on the check; temporary checks are not accepted. Cash is not accepted. Receipts are available upon request at the test site.
Note: Fees are nonrefundable. One check per applicant required. No other check amounts will be accepted. Checks must be current OR have a void date at least 90 days from the exam date.
Costs for supplies can vary depending on what products you buy. Our most popular supplies bundle that has everything a new notary needs costs $76.46.
We've Helped People Just Like You Become California Notaries...It’s Your Turn!
Choose from two affordable options:
6-Hour Notary Course
California notary course for new or expired notaries
- 6-Hour State Approved Course
- Self Paced Online Course
- Section quizzes to test you along the way
- Instant Proof of Completion
- 12-Months of Full Course Access
- Bonus: 140+ question exam practice test ($30 Value for FREE!!)
Choose this course if you are new or if your commission has expired. Looking to renew your California notary commission instead? If so, we offer a 3-Hour renewal course if your commission and it hasn’t expired yet.
* Important Note: If you are renewing and your commission is nearing expiration, it’s best to take the six hour training course. We’ve had many students take the three hour course with the intention of completing the process in time only to find that the state’s exam wasn’t offered soon enough. It’s only offered once per month in many counties and once every six months in some counties.
If you sign up for the three hour class and end up needing to take the six hour class because you ran out of time, we’ll move you to the six hour course free of additional charges, provided you’re in your paid access time. However, you’ll lose all of your progress and have to start from the beginning because of the additional content and the state’s requirement for time tracking.
The state also recommends taking the notary public exam at least six months prior to the expiration date of a current notary public commission so that there isn’t a break in between notary public terms. If all application requirements are met the state will issue the new commission 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current commission.
Because of these reasons we highly recommend taking the 6-hour course if your commission expires in fewer than six months.
Guaranteed to learn – or your money back!
Your purchase is 100% risk free. If you are unhappy with our course for any reason within 60 days of purchasing, we’ll give you a refund. No questions asked.
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