New Applicants 6 Hours State-Approved · License #607854

California Notary Course - 6HR

The required 6-hour course for first-time California notary applicants. Covers all duties, responsibilities, notarial acts, journal requirements, fraud prevention, and legal obligations under California law.

CA Secretary of State Approved
Self-Paced, Study Anytime
Certificate Upon Completion
Audio-Supported Lessons
What's covered

Curriculum Overview

✓California Notary Law & Ethics
✓Notarial Acts & Procedures
✓Journal Requirements & Record Keeping
✓Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification
✓Fees, Civil Penalties & Misconduct
✓Felonies, Misdemeanors & Infractions
✓Immigration Documents & Depositions
✓Practice Examination
✓Downloadable Completion Certificate

Course Outline

1
Introduction
2
Commission
3
Managing a Commission
4
Notorial Acts and Procedures
5
Notary Public Acts (Types and How to Perform)
6
Jurats
7
Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
8
Signature by Mark
9
Certifying Copies
10
Immigration - Protests - Depositions & Confidential Marriages
11
Fees
12
Misconduct/Others Relating to Notorial Acts
13
Civil Penalties
14
Felonies or Possible Felonies
15
Misdemeanors or Possible Misdemeanors
16
Infractions by Notaries Public

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One-Time Fee

$35.99

6 months of access to complete the course.

  • 6-hour state-approved course
  • Self-paced — study on your schedule
  • Audio narration on every topic
  • Practice exam included
  • Instant certificate download
  • 6-month access
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