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| More About California Notaries |
Eligibility |
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a legal resident of California
- Not have been convicted of a felony
- Not have been convicted of a disqualifying misdemeanor (see list of disqualifying offenses on the California Secretary of State Web site) where not more than 10 years have passed since the completion of probation
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Application and Bond Filing Procedures |
Call the NNA at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) if you have any questions during this process.
- Order yourComplete Notary Supply Package (see "Become" and "Renew" links above) — which includes your State-required Notary Bond.*
- Pass the State-required Notary Exam.
- Submit your Notary Public Application to the State, enclosing your State application fees.
- Receive your State-issued Commission Certificate (within 4 to 6 weeks).
- Forward a COPY of your Commission Certificate to the NNA for processing.
- We will mail your activated Notary Bond to you via First Class mail.
- File your Notary Bond and Oath of Office with the County Clerk.
*BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL), DES MOINES, IOWA. PENNSYLVANIA BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY NATIONS BONDING COMPANY, AUSTIN, TEXAS, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL). AGENT FOR ALL BONDS AND E&O POLICIES IS NNA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
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State Government Information |
| Contact Secretary of State: |
Office of Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA 94277-0001
1-916-653-3595 |
| On the Web: |
www.ss.ca.gov/business/notary/notary.htm |
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Notary Provisions |
| Term: |
Four years |
| State Filing Fee: |
$40.00 for NEW and RENEWING
commissions |
| Bond Required: |
$15,000 |
| Seal Required: |
Embosser or inked stamp; must be an inked impression and reproducible on a photocopier (inked stamp is customary)
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| Jurisdiction: |
State |
| Journal: |
Required by law |
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Live and Online Notary Training |
| NNA educational programs are available at your convenience, whether you choose a live seminar or an online course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of Notary practices and procedures. Plus, you’ll learn time-saving tips to help you do your new job quickly and correctly.
View California Notary Training Options
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Guide to Notary Fees |
| Acknowledgments: |
$10.00 |
| Jurats: |
$10.00 |
| Oaths & Affirmations: |
$10.00 |
| Notary-Certified Copies: |
$10.00 |
| Proofs: |
$10.00 |
| Copy of Journal Entry for Public: |
$.30 cents per page + $10.00 if certified copy |
| Protest: |
$10.00+$5.00 for notice of non-payment + 5 for recording |
| Additional Information: |
No fee allowed for election documents; travel fees allowed if signer agrees and if Notary explains that the travel fee is separate from notarial fee. |
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