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California Notary Public Resources

Find California Notary Public information all in one place

Notary How-Tos

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How To
Become a Notary Public in California

Ultimate guide to getting your Notary Public commission

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How To
Renew as a Notary in California

Steps to renewing your Notary commission

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How To
Become a Notary Signing Agent

Overview on becoming a Notary Signing Agent

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How to Become a Remote Online Notary

General steps to becoming a remote Notary (Currently not allowed for CA Notaries)

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How to Become an Electronic Notary

Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person

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California Notary Laws

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California Notary Primer

From state Notary laws to best practices, this handbook has all of the information you need to perform notarizations confidently and according to law.

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California Law Summary

These statutes cover everything from the Notary Public application process to short-form notarial certificates. Find the written laws governing Notaries Public here.

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Recent Notary Legislation

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Jan 1
2025

CA Assembly Bill 2004

Assembly Bill 2004 authorizes a “disinterested custodian” to certify that a paper printout of an electronically notarized document is a true copy and the Notary to perform a standard jurat on the custodian’s statement.

Jan 1
2025

CA Senate Bill 1525

Senate Bill 1525 makes minor changes to three Government Code Sections affecting Notaries Public.

Jan 1
2025

CA Assembly Bill 2159

Requires a Notary who serves as an independent inspector of a homeowner’s association election held by electronic secret ballot to perform certain duties, as specified.

Jan 1
2025

CA Assembly Bill 1784

Assembly Bill 1784 permits certain candidates for office to withdraw their candidacy by executing a statement of withdrawal before a Notary Public if the candidate does not execute it in the office of the elections official.

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Sacramento, CA 95814

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