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COURSES:
NOTR 030,Notary Public Exam Preparation Course
One day 8-hour educational course preparing students for the Notary Public Exam required by California Secretary of State, plus state exam afterward. This is a non-credit certificate course.
Topics Include the following:
- Module 1. The Notary Public Profession
- Module 2. The Commissioning Process
- Module 3.Pre-Class Practice Exam
- Module 4. Exam Areas of Competency
- Module 5. Review for Exam
- Module 6. Post-Class Practice Exam
- Module 7. Individual Prep for Exam
- Module 8. Administer State Exam (Optional)
What You Should Know
Must be 18 years of age- State of California requires all Notary Publics to be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of California.
Candidates must present a current/valid form of identification and submit a completed application to the Secretary of State. (See #2 below)
Background check- Background checks are conducted for all California Notary Publics prior to being issueda commission. Candidates cannot have any felony convictions, or a lesser crime involving moral turpitude or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a Notary.
What You Should Bring
You must bring the following materials with you to the testing center:
1. Photo identification
One of the following Photo Identification:
Must be current or issued within the last 5 years: no other forms of photo identification are acceptable.
- A driver’s license or State DMV I.D. card*
- A Canadian or Mexican Driver’s license
- U.S. Passport/Passport Card or Passport/Passport Card issued by a foreign government
- A U.S. Military I.D. Card
The name listed on your identification must exactly match the name you print on Section 1D of the application (Full Legal Name).
2. Notary Public application, certificate of completion, and passport photograph
A correctly completed
Please carefully review the application instructions prior to completion; errors on the application will result in a delay to your commission. Only your official signature should be written, all other information should be typed (preferred) or printed legibly in blue or black ink.
Attach to this application a 2” x 2” color passport photograph of yourself on the required form, and the proof of completion certificate(3-hour or 6-hour) received from the notary public education course provider. The certificate must have your full name and be signed by the vendor to be valid.
3. Payment of fee-Candidates must have a separate check, money order, or cashier’s check, made payable to the Secretary of State.
New applicants and reappointments: $40.00
Applicants who failed the last exam they took: $20.00
For candidates who have previously failed the exam and are retaking it, please bring a copy of your printed fail letter to accompany the $20 fee.
The candidate’s name must be preprinted on the check; temporary checks are not accepted. Cash is not accepted. Receipts are available upon request at the test site.
Note:Fees are nonrefundable. One check per applicant required. No other check amounts will be accepted.
Checks must be current OR have a void date at least 90 days from the exam date.
4. Sharpened No. 2 lead pencils
Personal Belongings:During the exam personal belongings must be placed in the designated location. Neither 山 nor the Secretary of State is responsible for personal belongings at the test; therefore, 山 recommends bringing only your I.D., application materials, pencils, and a check or money order into the exam room.
Please note, the test site may not have a clock in the room;you may wear an analog watch (a watch with non-digital hands to show the time)to monitor your time.
What To Do Next
Once candidates have passed the exam. You will receive test results by email or paper mail from 山. Once you have received your Commission packet (the processing time for your Notary Commission can take 6 to 10 weeks.)
Your Commission Packet includes the following:
- Filing instructions
- Candidates Notary Public Commission Certificate
- Two Notary Public Oaths and Certificate of Filing forms
- A Certificate of Authorization to Manufacture Notary Public Seals
Order your Notary seal stamp, bond, and supplies. Instructor will provide suggested manufacturers to process the request. To receive your official state seal stamp, mail the original (not a copy) Certificate of Authorization that you received in your state commission packet to the selected manufacturer.
File your bond and take your oath with the appropriate county clerk. You only have 30 days from of youy Commission Commencement date to file your bond and take your Oath of Office at the county clerk’s office. Follow the instructions provided in the commission packet you’ve received from the state to complete this step.
You can begin performing Notary duties. Once you have filed your bond, taken your Oath of Office, and received your Notary seal stamp, and journal you may begin performing the duties of a Notary Public.
Representative Textbook
Author(s)CNI Notary Institute and California Secretary of State
Title2022 California Notary Public HandbookEdition
PublisherIndependently published
ISBN-13979-8436063447
Year2022
Notary 031- Mobile Notary Public Career
Two- day educational course preparing a Notary Public to become a mobile Notary. Students will learn how to complete traveling assignments, including supplies, automobile, professional organizations, marketing, budgeting and profitability. Additional sources of Notary income will also be covered.
Topics Include the Following:
- Module 1. Traveling Niches & Job Fields
- Module 2.Benefits and Drawbacks
- Module 3. Supplies Needed
- Module4.Automobile Preparation
- Module 5.Professional Organizations
- Module6.Marketing & Advertising
- Module7.Budgeting & Profitability
- Module 8. Additional Income Sources
Get Prepared for Class
Participants must be current California notary with current State of California commission. Participants must be equipped with your current California notary and commission supplies.
Textbook Requirements
Author(s)Tiffany Kuhn
TitleLaunch Your Mobile Notary Business: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide to a Side Hustle on a Shoestring Edition
PublisherIndependently published
SBN-13979-8675031856
Year2020
Notary 032- Notary Loan Signing Agent
Two-day educational course preparing a Notary Public to become a loan document signing agent. Students will learn hot to identify, print and return real estate mortgage loan documents, including notarizations that adhere to legal compliance. Also covers: obtaining loan signing business, preparing with equipment, collecting fees, bookkeeping and profitability. non-credit certificate course.Identify, print, sort, and sign mortgage loan documents in compliance with the law. Discuss business operations: preparingequipment, marketing services, and calculatingprofitability.
Topics Include the Following
- Module 1.Notary Loan Signing Business Sources
- Module 2.Real Estate Finance Basics
- Module 3. Mortgage Companies & Professional Organizations
- Module 4,.Supplies & Equipment Needed
- Module 5. Notarizing Loan Documents & Legal Compliance
- Module 6.Identification of Loan Documents
- Module 7.Printing & Returning Loan Documents
- Module 8.Bookkeeping, Collecting Fees, & Profitability
Get Prepared for Class
Participants must be current California notary with current State of California commission. Participants must be equipped with your current California notary and commission supplies.
Textbook Requirements
Author(s)LSAUSA Education
TitleStart Your Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent Business The Insider Guide to Starting a Six-Figure Notary Side Hustle
Edition
PublisherLSAUSA Education
ISBN-13191536347
Year2022
-Notary FAQ's-
- Can this class be used for Notary Renewal? YES, the NOTARY 030 can be used for Notary Renewal. Renewals may only be required to take the 3-hour California state law section for renewal.
- How long is my Notary 030 certificate and commission valid with the State of California? Your State of California Notary commission is valid for 4 years from the date it is issued from the State of California.
- Is the NOTR 030 required in order to take NOTR 031 and NOTR 032? Participants taking the NOTR 031 and NOTR 032 courses are required to already have a current, active commission issued by the State of California.
- Are these courses helpful if I work for a company and I am not self employed? All of these courses can be taken for students that are working with a company and plan to provide a service, as well as those that are interested in starting their own Notary business.
- What is the expected price range for supplies?
- NOTR-030
- Application Exam Fee$40 ($20 exam + $20 application)
- Live Scan Fingerprinting$50 – $100
- Surety Bond ($15k, 4 years):$40 – $150 (varies by vendor
- Supplies (Seal/Stamp & Journal):$30 – $100
- County Filing Fee:$29 – $120 (varies by county)
- Passport Photo:$10 – $20
- E&O Insurance: HighlyRecommended, $50–$200+ (for 4 years)
- NOTR- 031 & NOTR- 032
- Mobile Notary/Signing Agent items $100 – $500+ (dual-tray printer, laptop, bag)
- NOTR-030
- Does my NOTR 031 and NOTR 032 certificates expire? The NOTR 031 certificate does not expire. The NOTR 032 certificate has to be renewed annually.
- Who should I contact if I am having issues or have questions about an existing or newly issued State of California Notary Commission, Oath, Bond or education?
- California Secretary of State - Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State1500 11th StreetSacramento,California95814Office:(916) 653-6814
- What form do I use to update/change my address with the Secretary of State?
- Submit your change of address using this form within 30 days of the change
- What is the difference between a Mobile Notary (NOTR-031) and a Notary Signing Agent (NOTR-031)?
- As a Mobile Notary, you are able to perform general notarial acts within the State of California. As a Notary Signing Agent, you are able to notarize Real Estate specific documents to ensure secure property documentation and recording with the county.
For more details, questions and concerns contact Ashlynn Drayton-Johnson ashlynn.johnson@vvc.edu