Learn about the process to become a Notary Public in California. For detailed instructions on getting your CA Notary commission, visit . Notaries are responsible for verifying a person’s identity, confirming they are aware of what they plan to sign, and that they are not being pressured to sign a document. 00:45 - California Notary applicants must be 18 or older, a legal resident of the state, and have no felony convictions. If you meet the necessary requirements, you are ready to get started. Here are the important steps it takes to become a Notary Public in CA: 01:04 Take a Notary training course and pass an exam. 01:16 Get a passport-style photo. Go to a LiveScan provider to get fingerprinted for a background check. 01:35 - Submit a completed application form to the CA Secretary of State. Pay the state’s commissioning fee. 01:53 - Receive your commission certificate from the state. Buy a surety bond. 01:57 - Go to your county clerk’s office to file your bond and take your oath of office. 02:05 - Buy your Notary seal, journal and thumbprinter. 02:35 - Getting Errors & Omissions insurance is completely optional, but it is a step you should consider taking. While Notaries should make every effort to avoid mistakes, if an error is made, having an E&O policy protects you as the Notary. Access California’s guidelines for becoming a Notary here: . Connect with the NNA: Blog: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Pinterest: LinkedIn: #Notary #BecomeANotary #HowToMakeMoney
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Very helpful. Thank you.
If ive had 3 Misdemeanor dui's with no harm done to people no damage done to other property and no child endangerment in one year and finished serving my year in a well respected rehab and have just gotten my driving priveledges back after 18 months of dui classes am I eligible to become a notary?
do you have an estimate for total cost to become notary?
Ima do it
How do I submit my application if I'm testing online? It is so confusing. In CA
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What if my record was expunged?
What if my felony was 8 years ago haven't ran into any problems with the law will California still allow me to get my license
I have applied for a job a ups store and they require a notary certification so now I’m looking into getting one.
Thank you so much for the informational video. How much doe it cost annually to be a public notary? I read in the thread that the bond costs $38 for 4 years. Is there any annual cost?
Very well explained! Thank you for the video!
How much does it cost? Total cost to become a notary in ca?
If I let it expired with the state, do I have to start the whole process again, training class and reapply with the state?
How do you find work?
I been out 7 years and well great like always I have to continue to deal with discrimination in California
Would this be a good part time job? Like 10 hours a week? I am going into real estate so I'm just looking for some extra money on the side.
Very well put together.
Can I still become a notary if I have a felony that was over 14 years ago the files are destroyed and it’s not on my record when I run a normal background check?
What if I have lien from a creditor, does that disqualify me?
I am a USMC veteran and live in the Central Valley in CA. I just completed the 6hr course online, paid over $1000.00 for all the supplies on the NNA site and recently underwent a liver transplant. Due to Covid and my medical condition is there any way to take the test online? I am super excited to get started. Thank you in advance.
Clicked on the link in the description and in step number two of the website the link doesn't work.
Do i need to be a us citizen to be able to do notaries? I mean i have green card and ima be a citizen in 1 or 2 years
Do you have any comment as to the processing times of the Secretary of State and its vendors and the effect that has on people who want to get their foot into the Notary business?
What if I have felonies that I got reduced to misdemeanors after a few years? Drug related offenses from more than 7 years ago… have since turned my life around
In some States the exam is available on line. Is that the case for California?
Juvenile record?
Thank you
Can you become a notary in 2 different states such as AZ and CA?
How much does the bond cost
Is video made it easier to understand
I been in California for 4 years. I don't have a California ID
I'm wandering if you would still have to take the training course if you move to another state before your commission ends. If training is required in that state
Thank you. Good video for getting started.
I'm excited to do loan signings, I hear people can make as high as $600 for 1 hour of work.
Would love a video on How to become Notary in Michigan.Thank you.