Here Are The Steps You Need To Take To Become A Public Notary In California

Step 1:

Make sure you meet all of the requirements.

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must be a legal resident of California.
• You must have completed a notary public education course from a state-approved provider

Step 2:

Take our 6 hour online training course for first time notaries.

Step 3:

Complete the CA Notary Public Application Form. Click Here

• Fill out the application form.

Step 4:

Pass a state-administered exam.

To Register for the exam:

• Visit CPS HR Consulting at notary.cpshr.us; or
• Call CPS HR Consulting at (916) 263-3520.
• $40 application fee, and 2” x 2” color passport photo due at the exam.

Step 5:

Submit live scan fingerprints for your background check.

The Department of Justice has a list of Live Scan Locations. Click Here

Step 6:

Receive your commission certificate from the state.

Step 7:

File your bond and oath of office with the county clerk within 30 days.

Step 8:

Buy your Notary journal and Notary stamp from a designated vendor.

All Notaries need to maintain a journal and stamp

Step 9:

Get errors and omissions insurance

The insurance is optional, but strongly recommended.