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California Notary Requirements

Commission Term: 4 years

Minimum Age:

18 years old

Residency:

California Resident

Stamp/Seal:
Inked Stamp

Journal: Required

Bond:
$15,000

Application Fee: $40 (test and application)

Eligibility:

No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors.

Other:
Mandatory Education, State Exam, Background Check

Secretary of State Information

Address:

Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA 94277-0001
Phone: (916) 653-3595

How much does it cost to become a new notary in California?

Required Training

$49.95

State Exam ($20 if failed previous exam)

$40

Live Scan

$72-$80

2x2"Passport" Photo

$72-$80

Notary Supplies (Journal, stamp, fingerprint kit)

$45-$119

$15,000/4yr bond

$38

Oath of office, filing and recording fees

$20-$100+

Total costs for 4 year commission.

$275-$442

Notary Links

California Notary website - http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary


California Notary Application - http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/forms/


California Apostilles- http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/authentication/


California Notary Name Change- http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/forms/


California Notary Address Change- http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/forms/


California Notary Handbook - http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/forms/


California Notary Database- http://canotary.info/

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