The California Secretary of State has a Frequently Asked Questions page.
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All applications for appointment must include a passport-type photograph of you.Live Scan fingerprints can be submitted to the Department of Justice and the FBI.For your convenience, we offer Live Scan Fingerprinting and state required Passport-type Photo services at all of our CA Exam Classes.
What are your course highlights?What should I bring to class?What happens if I don't bring something to class?There are breaks during the class.Is it possible to cancel my class registration?Is it possible to change my class?What is the class no show policy?What is the free class guarantee?What are the new education requirements?What are the requirements to take an approved course?Is it possible to take a six-hour course instead of a three- hour course?Is the exam that follows your class the official state exam?Is there anything I can do before the class starts?How to get the study and reference manual?How soon should I be re-commissioned?What should I bring for the after class exam?What percentage of students pass the test?What happens if I don't pass the test?What time will I be done with the test?I took the exam as a notary.Is it possible to check my exam results on-line?How much do you have to pay to become a Notary Public?How long does it take for a commission to be renewed?How can I get more information from the California Secretary of State?Is it possible to take the official public exam on-line?How much does the exam cost?How many times can I take the exam?The format of the exam is not known.Which payment methods do you accept?Is it possible to pay by check, cashiers check or money order?Is my credit transaction safe when I register?What is our class policy?Which class is closest to me?Is there really a need for public officials?Do you have any group discounts?Now is the time to reserve your seat.What are your course highlights?Our California Notary Exam classes are structured to teach you everything you need to know to pass the exam.After the approved 6 hour class, the official CA Notary Exam is offered.The official California Notary Public Handbook is presented in plain language in the class and there are practice quizzes to help you understand it.The class focuses on what is important to know for the exam as well as practical applications such as using our hands-on training method.The class time is as follows: 7:30am to 8am registration, 10 am to 10:15am break, and 12pm to 1pm lunch.The Secretary of State's exam fees are not included in the course registration fee.For all of California, you have to register now.What should I bring to class?When you register for your class, you can get a special discounted price on Notary Supply Packages.Live Scan Fingerprinting and the state required Passport-type Photo services are available at all of our CA Exam Class locations.You can get a free copy of the California Notary Public Handbook.Your registration confirmation email will include a link for you to access your pre-study guide and important knowledge points.A driver's license is one of the photo identifications.A Canadian or Mexican driver's license is a card.Other forms of photo identification are not allowed.All applications for appointment must include a check, money order, or cashier's check for $40.00 made payable to The Secretary of State.Preprinted on the check is the candidate's name.Cash isn't accepted.2 were sharpened.The notary public checklist is a step by step walk through of all the information you need to know and follow to become a Notary Public in the State of California.What happens if I don't bring something to class?We know what you need for the class.We can usually help in other ways if you have a valid ID and payment for the California Notary Exam.There are breaks during the class.There is a break in the morning, lunch and afternoon before the California Notary Exam begins.Is it possible to cancel my class registration?All credit card cancelations are subject to a 10% service charge.The refunds are subject to deduction of cancellation fees and the balance of payment is returned to you by check within 30 days of the cancellation date.Cancellations will be granted if they are made at least seven days prior to class.If you don't give a seven day notice or 48 hours prior to your class, you will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee.Due to the limited time left to fill your seat, no refunds can be given for canceled seats with less than 48 hours notice.Unless other arrangements are made, cancellation fees will be deducted from the card used for the original order.Payments can be returned by check within 30 days of the cancellation date.Is it possible to change my class?Reschedules will be granted at no charge if they are made at least seven days prior to class.There is a $25.00 fee for rescheduling with less than a seven day notice and up to 48 hours prior to your class.There is a fee for rescheduling if the notice is less than 48 hours.Unless other arrangements are made, rescheduling fees will be applied to the card used for your original order.You can either provide us with credit card information or mail in your rescheduling fee if payment was mailed.Once fees are processed, reschedulings will be granted.This rescheduling is only offered one time.You will need to place a new order for class if you don't attend your rescheduled class.You must have a new class within 60 days of your original class.What is the class no show policy?Due to limited seating at our mandatory classes, students not present for class can't be re-scheduling or refunds.If you didn't show up for class, someone else would have been able to fill the seat.You have to submit a new order for class.What is the free class guarantee?If you fail the exam, you can take our class again for free up to two additional times.You must do this within the next two months after your first exam to take advantage of this guarantee.You will get a free seat for the entire class and a reserved seat in the state exam if you pay a seat fee of $35.00.Retaking the state exam will cost the Secretary of State $20.00.To register for the class you want to attend, you must choose the "Retaking Test" link on our website.What are the new education requirements?The Secretary of State will approve a course of study for all applicants who are appointed after July 1, 2005.Government Code section 8171.The goal of mandatory education is to provide proper training for all notaries public, provide a full understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a notary public and reduce complaints and lawsuits due to negligent or improper conduct by a notary public.A certificate of completion of the mandatory education course will be given to you after you have completed the approved six-hour course of study.The certificate of completion is valid for two years.You need to pass the public examination before your certificate of completion of the mandatory education course expires.Notaries public who have previously completed an approved six-hour notary public education course and have a current active commission are eligible to take a three hour refresher course if they took the exam before their current commission expired.Is it possible to take a six-hour course instead of a three- hour course?If you apply for a reappointment or are a new application, a six-hour approved notary public education course will always satisfy the education requirement.Is the exam that follows your class the official state exam?Yes.The official California State Notary Public Exam is taken by our candidates.Is there anything I can do before the class starts?If you pass the state exam the first time, we want you to know what to do when you are asked to notarize.Our way of helping you is to give you a copy of our study guide and important knowledge points.Once you have registered for our class, we will forward these to you by e-mail.How to get the free study and reference manual?With your registration confirmation, you will receive information on how to download the guide for free.The information will be sent via email.During the class, we will present and study all of this material.The California Notary Public Handbook can be downloaded.The training manual and sample test are based on this publication.In order to pass the test the first time, you need to learn and retain the information presented in the Training Manual.How soon should I be re-commissioned?You should complete your state required training and exam at least six months before your commission expires, according to the Secretary of State.What should I bring for the after class exam?The after class exam requires you to bring these materials.What percentage of students pass the test?98% of our students pass the California Notary Exam the first time.If you want to take the test again, the state will charge you $20.00 and you can only take it once a month.What happens if I don't pass the test?You can take advantage of our "free class guarantee" if you fail the test.Each time you take the exam, the Secretary of State charges you a fee.What time will I be done with the test?The students will take the test at 5:00 pm.I took the exam as a notary.Is it possible to check my exam results on-line?Yes.Your exam results can be found within 15-20 business days of your exam date.If you've already taken the exam but haven't set up an on-line account with the company, you need to call them to get the password to access your exam results.If you put your e-mail address on your application, you should be able to log in to get your test results.How much do you have to pay to become a Notary Public?Fees are set by the State of California.There are different supplies and live scans for fingerprints.Depending on the county, the filing fees will vary.The costs for the same day CA Notary Exam Class are in all of California.Depending on what supplies you purchase, Notary Supplies can be up to $75.00.The fees for fingerprints are $32.00 for the Dept.A "Live Scan Fee" was added to the Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.The application fee for first time applicants and renewing notaries is $40.00, while the State of California exam fee is $20.00.There is a $15,000 state required notary seal and bond.The fee for filing a bond is between 40 and 120 dollars.How long does it take for a commission to be renewed?It takes 10 weeks to get your new commission after you take the state exam.Within 15-20 business days of the exam date, your exam results are sent out.Your fingerprints must be submitted for a background check after you receive your pass notification.Within 10 weeks, you will receive your commission from the Secretary of State's office.How can I get more information from the California Secretary of State?The California Secretary of State has a business portal.Is it possible to take the official public exam on-line?No.The State of California does not offer the official exam on-line.To take the exam, you must register with a testing service and attend an official test site.How much does the exam cost?If you have previously taken the exam and failed, you will have to pay a $20 fee for the official exam.How many times can I take the exam?You can take the exam as many times as you need in order to pass, but you may only take it once a month.The format of the exam is not known.There are 45 multiple-choice questions in the exam.60 minutes is the allowed time for the exam.Which payment methods do you accept?We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express as well as debit cards which bear the Mastercard or Visa logo.Is it possible to pay you by check, cashiers check or money order?You can register by mail or fax at the "Notary Learning Center" address.Payment at the door is required for Register "Potential Orders" submitted within 5 business days of your class.Your payment needs to be in the form of a cashier's check, money order, credit card or cash.Personal checks will not be accepted at the door.Is my credit card transaction safe when I register?The class registration fee is securely processed.Your credit card information is not retained when you register for the California Notary Exam.What is our class policy?If one of our instructors fails to appear at the scheduled time, date, and place of the course, the fees will be returned.When one of our approved courses of study is delayed more than fifteen minutes after the scheduled time, the instructor immediately informs the approved class of his or her request for a refund, and leaves the course before it starts.Which class is closest to me?Is there really a need for Notary Publics?Every power of attorney, homestead declaration, grant deed, Quitclaim Deed, loan signing, home sale, refinance, and on...The signature and stamp of a public official is required.Imagine how many documents need the assistance of a mobile notary public.That's correct, a lot.There is a need for Notary Publics, especially those who want to start their own Mobile Notary Business.We can help you after you pass the test.Become a Certified Notary Signing Agent if you want to and learn how to become a successful one.If you become certified, our loan document signing classes will teach you everything you need to know.If you want to learn more about the program, you can check out our training course.If you want to be in this business, we can help you.Do you have any group discounts?Yes.Please contact us if you have any questions.
What are the highlights of your course?Our California Notary Exam classes are structured to teach you everything you need to know to pass the exam.After the approved 6 hour class, the official CA Notary Exam is offered.
What should I bring to class?When you register for your class, you can get a special discounted price on Notary Supply Packages.Live Scan Fingerprinting and the state required Passport-type Photo services are available at all of our CA Exam Class locations.You can get a free copy of the California Notary Public Handbook.Your registration confirmation email will include a link for you to access your pre-study guide and important knowledge points.
If you want to become a Notary Public in the State of California, you need to click here for the notary public checklist.
What happens if I don't bring something to class?We know what you need for the class.We can usually help in other ways if you have a valid ID and payment for the California Notary Exam.
There are breaks during the class.There is a break in the morning, lunch and afternoon before the California Notary Exam begins.
Is it possible to cancel my class registration?All credit card cancelations are subject to a 10% service charge.The refunds are subject to deduction of cancellation fees and the balance of payment is returned to you by check within 30 days of the cancellation date.Cancellations will be granted if they are made at least seven days prior to class.If you don't give a seven day notice or 48 hours prior to your class, you will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee.Due to the limited time left to fill your seat, no refunds can be given for canceled seats with less than 48 hours notice.Unless other arrangements are made, cancellation fees will be deducted from the card used for the original order.Payments can be returned by check within 30 days of the cancellation date.
Is it possible to change my class?Reschedules will be granted at no charge if they are made at least seven days prior to class.There is a $25.00 fee for rescheduling with less than a seven day notice and up to 48 hours prior to your class.There is a fee for rescheduling if the notice is less than 48 hours.Unless other arrangements are made, rescheduling fees will be applied to the card used for your original order.You can either provide us with credit card information or mail in your rescheduling fee if payment was mailed.Once fees are processed, reschedulings will be granted.This rescheduling is only offered one time.You will need to place a new order for class if you don't attend your rescheduled class.You must have a new class within 60 days of your original class.
What is the class no show policy?Due to limited seating at our mandatory classes, students not present for class can't be re-scheduling or refunds.If you didn't show up for class, someone else would have been able to fill the seat.You have to submit a new order for class.
What is the free class guarantee?If you fail the exam, you can take our class again for free up to two additional times.You must do this within the next two months after your first exam to take advantage of this guarantee.You will get a free seat for the entire class and a reserved seat in the state exam if you pay a seat fee of $35.00.Retaking the state exam will cost the Secretary of State $20.00.To register for the class you want to attend, you must choose the "Retaking Test" link on our website.
What are the new education requirements?The Secretary of State will approve a course of study for all applicants who are appointed after July 1, 2005.Government Code section 8171.The goal of mandatory education is to provide proper training for all notaries public, provide a full understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a notary public and reduce complaints and lawsuits due to negligent or improper conduct by a notary public.A certificate of completion of the mandatory education course will be given to you after you have completed the approved six-hour course of study.The certificate of completion is valid for two years.You need to pass the public examination before your certificate of completion of the mandatory education course expires.
What are the requirements to take an approved course?Notaries public who have previously completed an approved six-hour notary public education course and have a current active commission are eligible to take a three hour refresher course if they took the exam before their current commission expired.
Is it possible to take a six-hour course instead of a three- hour course?If you apply for a reappointment or are a new application, a six-hour approved notary public education course will always satisfy the education requirement.
Is the exam that follows your class the official state exam?Yes.The official California State Notary Public Exam is taken by our candidates.
Is there anything I can do before the class starts?If you pass the state exam the first time, we want you to know what to do when you are asked to notarize.Our way of helping you is to give you a copy of our study guide and important knowledge points.Once you have registered for our class, we will forward these to you by e-mail.
How to get the free study and reference manual?With your registration confirmation, you will receive information on how to download the guide for free.The information will be sent via email.During the class, we will present and study all of this material.The California Notary Public Handbook can be downloaded.The training manual and sample test are based on this publication.In order to pass the test the first time, you need to learn and retain the information presented in the Training Manual.
How soon should I be re-commissioned?You should complete your state required training and exam at least six months before your commission expires, according to the Secretary of State.
What should I bring for the exam?The after class exam requires you to bring these materials.
What percentage of students pass the test?98% of our students pass the California Notary Exam the first time.If you want to take the test again, the state will charge you $20.00 and you can only take it once a month.
What happens if I don't pass the test?You can take advantage of our "free class guarantee" if you fail the test.Each time you take the exam, the Secretary of State charges you a fee.
What time will I be done with the test?The students will take the test at 5:00 pm.
I took the exam as a notary.Is it possible to check my exam results on-line?Yes.Your exam results can be found within 15-20 business days of your exam date.If you've already taken the exam but haven't set up an on-line account with the company, you need to call them to get the password to access your exam results.If you put your e-mail address on your application, you should be able to log in to get your test results.
How much do you have to pay to become a Notary Public?Fees are set by the State of California.There are different supplies and live scans for fingerprints.Depending on the county, the filing fees will vary.The costs are as follows.
How long does it take for a commission to be renewed?It takes 10 weeks to get your new commission after you take the state exam.Within 15-20 business days of the exam date, your exam results are sent out.Your fingerprints must be submitted for a background check after you receive your pass notification.Within 10 weeks, you will receive your commission from the Secretary of State's office.Become a public check list.
How can I get more information from the California Secretary of State?The California Secretary of State has a business portal.
Is it possible to take the official public exam on-line?No.The State of California does not offer the official exam on-line.To take the exam, you must register with a testing service and attend an official test site.
How much does the exam cost?If you have previously taken the exam and failed, you will have to pay a $20 fee for the official exam.
How many times can I take the exam?You can take the exam as many times as you need in order to pass, but you may only take it once a month.
The format of the exam is not known.There are 45 multiple-choice questions in the exam.60 minutes is the allowed time for the exam.
Which payment methods do you use?We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express as well as debit cards which bear the Mastercard or Visa logo.
Is it possible to pay you by check, cashiers check or money order?You can mail a check, cashiers check or money order made out to "Notary Learning Center" to the following address.
Is my credit card transaction safe when I register?The class registration fee is securely processed.Your credit card information is not retained when you register for the California Notary Exam.