Renew as a California Notary Rely on the best instructors and training around. Your one-stop shop for meeting the state requirements. Train where you want, when you want, how you want. We'll give you tips and tricks to pass the test, guaranteed! How to Renew: Pick Your TrainingChoose from live or recorded options. Purchase Your Supplies Order your Live Scan fingerprinting, application photos, bond, stamp and more, all in one place. Take Your ExamPick a date and time convenient for you. What Our CustomersAre Saying "This was the best seminar I have taken about becoming a Notary." Survey respondent "Highly recommend the NNA, the only way to go!!!" Survey respondent "This is my 5th renewal & 5th NNA seminar. I have recommended the seminars & I will continue to recommend them." Survey respondent We help thousands of people a year renew their commission. Let us help you. Additional Resources 2021 CA Notary Handbook The California Secretary of State's official source of laws related to Notaries Public Checklist: Renew as a California Notary Public State requirements and step-by-step instructions on the California Notary renewal process. Webinar and Exam Information Details on your webinar, exam prep and test schedule. Why Choose the NNA for Your Notary Training The NNA makes it simple for California Notaries to renew their commission. Renewing Notaries are required to take a minimum 3-hour training course. They must also take the Notary exam and submit a new application and Live Scan fingerprints. For your convenience, the NNA offers live training locations throughout the state of California, and the Notary exam can be taken immediately afterwards. Choosing one of our renewal packages helps you meet the state's requirements for working as a commissioned Notary Public.California Notary licenses are issued by the Secretary of State. Training from the NNA has been approved by the Secretary of State.