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/