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6 Hour Course

NOTARY TRAINING COURSE FOR NEW NOTARIES

This class is our most popular option for new notary looking to fulfill their 6-hour notary class and prepare to take the state exam.

It includes our state licensed self-paced curriculum plus a downloadable version that can be viewed on your computer or printed.

Becoming a California notary public can be completed in 7 steps, although it’s a great responsibility. To ensure you are properly prepared for this duty we have covered everything you need to know to fulfill these duties as a notary and to pass your state exam. Our course is designed to cover everything you need to learn from our 6-hour written curriculum.

  • CA State Approved
  • Choose this course if you are new or if your commission has expired.
  • 6 Hours Training
  • 12 Months Course Access

$34.99

California Six Hour Mandatory Training Course

The On-line Course is structured to teach you the basics of being a Notary Public and prepare you for the California Notary Public Exam.

  • Course presents the official California Notary Public Handbook in plain language you can understand.
  • This course includes an On-line practice test to make sure you are understanding the material.
  • The training focuses on what is important to pass the exam as well as general notary public duties.
  • Study at your own pace.
  • You may log in and out of on-line course at your convenience.
  • Same day Certificate of Completion.

A valid CA Driver License is required to take these courses

Requirements for becoming a California Notary Public

  • Be 18 years of age or older;
  • Be a legal California resident;
  • Complete a course of study approved by the Secretary of State (our course);
  • Satisfactorily complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State;
  • Successfully clear a background check.
Requirements for becoming a California Notary Public

Child Support

  • Applicants found to be non-compliant with child or family support orders will be issued temporary term notary public commissions.
  • Notaries public found to be non-compliant after the notary public commission is issued may be subject to commission suspension or revocation. (Family Code section 17520.)

Background Check

  • State law requires all applicants be fingerprinted as part of a background check prior to being granted an appointment as a notary public.
  • Information concerning the fingerprinting requirement will be mailed to applicants who pass the examination.

Convictions

  • All applicants are required to disclose on their application any arrests for which trial is pending and all convictions.
  • Convictions dismissed under Penal Code section 1203.4 or 1203.4a must be disclosed.
  • If you have any questions concerning the disclosure of convictions or arrests, contact the Secretary of State prior to signing the application.
  • For specifics about your arrest(s) and or conviction(s), please contact the California Department of Justice at (916) 227-3849.

 

The On-line Course is structured to teach you the basics of being a Notary Public and prepare you for the California Notary Public Exam.

  • Course presents the official California Notary Public Handbook in plain language you can understand.
  • This course includes an On-line practice test you must pass to receive your proof of completion.
  • The training focuses on what is important to pass the exam as well as general notary public duties.
  • Study at your own pace.
  • You may log in and out of on-line course at your convenience.
  • Same day Certificate of Completion.
The On-line Course is structured to teach you the basics of being a Notary Public and prepare you for the California Notary Public Exam.