What are the total costs to renew a notary commission in California?
*Fees vary. These are some of the costs you will have during the commissioning process.
Register for a Notary Seminar!
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Renewing California Notary Public Commission Process
 | Mandatory Education
Attend the mandatory 3-hour* (or 6 hour) training seminar. *3 hour course is only valid if you TAKE and PASS your notary exam prior to your expiration date
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 | State Exam
Take the state-administered test (same day of LIVE seminar). The Secretary of State
and GSN recommend you take your notary exam 4-6 months prior to your commission expiration date.
- Bring a $40 check payable to: Secretary of State
- Bring a 2"x2" Color "Passport" Photograph
- Bring a valid photo ID
- Bring a notary application
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The test is:
- 30 questions (5 questions do not count against your score, they are there for research purposes only)
- Multiple choice
- 50 minutes to complete
- 70% or higher is a passing grade
- WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL PASS!
- Taking Online or DVD Course:
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 | Test Scores Receive letter in the mail saying ’You have passed’
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After the seminar, you can go online to: https://cmas.cps.ca.gov/CMAS/login.aspx to view your test score.
To obtain your password, call CPS at (916) 263-3520.
Test results should be posted 8-10 business days after the exam.
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 | Live Scan Submit live scan fingerprints to the Department of Justice and FBI for your thorough background check.
- Cannot be a convicted felon
- Live scan application is included with your mailed test results.
- Download Live Scan Form
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 | Processing Period
Wait for your commission paperwork to arrive (8-12 weeks from exam date). The commission paperwork for the new commission will be mailed out no sooner than 1 month prior to commission expiration. |
 | Notary Supplies
Order your official California notary stamp/embosser and California notary bond
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 | Notary Bond File your 4-year/$15,000 bond and oath of office with the county clerk
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You're Finished!
Congratulations! You have successfully renewed your notary public commission! |
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