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NOTARY 

EXAM

Bring to Exam

1.     One of the following Photo Identification:

          (Current or issued within the last 5 years)

  • A driver’s license or State DMV I.D. card

  • A Canadian or Mexican Driver’s license

  • U.S. Passport or Passport issued by a foreign government

  • A U.S. Military I.D. Card

No other forms of photo identification are allowed.

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2.     A Completed Notary Public Application 

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3.     Proof of Completion

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4.     Check or Money Order payable to the Secretary of State in the amount of $40 ( this is for application fee and processing)

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5.    Passport photo –  All Applications for appointment must include a 2″ x 2″ color passport-type photograph of yourself attached to the application.

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6.      No. 2 lead pencil

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7.      Pre-Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome if seating permits. (Registration is provided with your Notary Course)

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Prior to entry to the state exam the state proctors will register each applicant and collect items listed above.

The Exam
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The California Notary State Exam

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-45 Questions

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-Multiple Choice

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-60 Minutes to complete

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-Must pass with 70%

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- Not Open Book

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Once the notary exam has been completed, results are issued by email within 15- business days from the date of the exam. You can also review results on-line only after the 15 processing period. Telephone inquiries are not accepted.

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