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6-Hour Course

NOTARY TRAINING COURSE FOR NEW NOTARIES

This class is our most popular option for new notaries looking to fulfill their 6-hour notary class requirement 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. However, being a notary requires great responsibility. To ensure you are properly prepared for this duty, we have covered everything you need to know to fulfill the duties of a notary and to pass your state exam.

  • CA state approved
  • Choose this course if you are new or if your commission has expired.
  • 6-hours of training
  • 12 months access
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$34.99

California 6-Hour Mandatory Training Course

This online course is designed to teach you the notary public basics and prepare you for the California Notary Public Exam. The course

  • Presents the official California Notary Public Handbook in plain language you can understand.
  • Includes an online practice test to make sure you understand the material.
  • Focuses on what is important to pass the exam as well as on general notary public duties.
  • Allows you to study at your own pace.
  • Allows you to log in and out of the course at your convenience.
  • Provides same-day certificate of completion.

A valid California driver’s license is required to take this course.

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.

This online course is designed to teach you the notary public basics and prepare you for the California Notary Public Exam. The course

  • Presents the official California Notary Public Handbook in plain language you can understand.
  • Includes an online practice test to make sure you understand the material.
  • Focuses on what is important to pass the exam as well as on general notary public duties.
  • Allows you to study at your own pace.
  • Allows you to log in and out of the course at your convenience.
  • Provides same-day certificate of completion.