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California Notary Training Resources

The National Notary Association is the leading educator of Notaries across the United States.

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Learn from the Notary Experts

With over 60 years of expertise, the National Notary Association is the nation's leader in providing Notary training and education. Incorporating California-specific requirements and standard practices, the NNA offers comprehensive live and online training programs designed to enable you to perform your duties professionally and proficiently throughout your 4-year California Notary commission

If you've already purchased your training and need to access your online course, visit the NNA® training center here.

STATE-REQUIRED

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    State-Required Training

    Satisfy the California Notary education requirement. Our state-approved live and online course options will teach you Notary laws and Notary practices to prepare you for the exam.

    Regardless of what option you choose, you will have a guaranteed exam seat, saving you time and the hassle of having to schedule it on your own.

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NOTARY SIGNING AGENT

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    Notary Signing Agent Training Online

    Learn everything you need to know to confidently oversee loan signings in California as a NNA® certified Notary Signing Agent. Title companies and signing services hire NSAs to deliver loan documents to borrowers, oversee the signing and return the documents. Note: You must become a notary before starting the NSA certification process.

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NOTARY HOW-TOs

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    Notary Essentials®

    Learn the five steps that make notarizations simple and worry-free in this interactive online course. NOTE: This course does not satisfy any state training requirements.

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    Notary Quick-Start Training

    Brush up on the five steps of a proper notarization with this 20-minute online course. Perfect for new Notaries and those who notarize now and then wanting to handle every acknowledgment and jurat with confidence. NOTE: This course does not cover state-specific requirements.

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EVENTS

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    NNA Events

    What helps build a community is the chance to come together and connect. That’s why we host in-person and online events to bring the Notary community together and share valuable information to benefit those in all corners of the country.

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