California Notary Public Requirements

  • Commission Term: 4 years
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Residency: State Resident
  • Education: Required 6 or 3 hour course
  • Exam: Yes
  • Seal: Required
  • Journal: Required
  • Bond: $15,000
  • Application Fee:$20
  • Eligibility: No prior convictions
  • Other: Be able to read and write English
California Notary Public Information
State Website | Notary Application | Notary Handbook
California does require education to apply or renew a Notary Public commission. Either online, home study or live courses.
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California Notary Supplies
California requires the use of an ink stamp, and a journal. An embosser may be used ONLY in conjunction with the ink stamp.

California
Notary Embosser
Full description here.
$25.95



California
Notary Stamp
Full description here.
$20.00




All States
Notary Journal
Full description here.
$12.00
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