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Eligibility
Minimum Age: 18 years of age
Minimum Residency: None
Exam: Must pass state-proctored exam for each term. You will have the opportunity to register for the state training and exam at Step 2. For more information on state-proctored exam and retrieval of test scores, visit http://www.cps.ca.gov/TakeATest/Notary/.
Other Requirements: All applicants, both new and renewing, must provide fingerprints for background screening by both the California Department of Justice and the FBI. Fingerprints must be submitted by a LiveScan agency for a processing fee of $84 and an additional rolling fee that varies. To make an appointment and determine the total fingerprint cost, please contact LiveScan Management Group, Inc. at 1-909-262-3733. In addition, a 2” x 2” passport-style color photo must be submitted with all applications.
 

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 your Complete Notary Supply Package — 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.

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Application Materials
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
Contact the NNA: National Notary Association
9350 De Soto Ave.
P.O. Box 2402
Chatsworth, CA 91313-2402
Phone: 1-800-876-6827
 

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)
Jurisdiction: State
Journal: Required by law
 

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Complete California Notary Supply Packages
Complete Notary Supply Package

Our Complete Notary Supply Packages include everything you need to go to work right away! With every supply package, you save up to 30% off of regular retail prices, plus you receive a FREE NNA Membership — a $52 value!

Complete Notary supply packages available at same net savings without bond and/or errors and omissions insurance purchase. Call 1-800-876-6827 for pricing order information.

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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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