Become a Notary in California

To become a notary public in California, applicants must be at least 18 years old and a legal California resident; complete an approved course of study; pass a written exam; and clear a criminal background check.

Applicants are required to submit a completed application and a color passport photograph at the examination site. State law also requires all applicants to be finger printed as part of the background check.

Those who ultimately receive a notary public commission have 30 days to file an oath of office and file a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk's office.

To learn more, visit http://www.sos.ca.gov/business /notary/. You can also contact the California Secretary of State at:
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA 94277-0001
(916) 653-3595

SuretyBonds.com offers California notary bonds.

Los Angeles Times

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Treehugger

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Telegraph.co.uk

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Washington Post

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IndyPosted

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89.3 KPCC

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On Top Magazine

Prop 8 supporters press Schwarzenegger, Brown to defend measure in court MiamiHerald.com Arnold Schwarzenegger to defend California's same-sex marriage ban in federal appeals court. The Pacific Justice Institute, a conservative law group, ... Lawmakers urge governor to appeal Prop 8 rulingThe Associated Press Lawmakers want Schwarzenegger to weigh in on Prop 8KTNV Las Vegas Republicans Urge Arnold Schwarzenegger To Defend Gay Marriage BanOn Top Magazine San Diego Gay & Lesbian News -GLTNewsNow all 508 news articles »

American Samoa, unlike Caifornia, bans plastic bags USA Today American Samoa, a US territory, will soon make it illegal for stores to hand out plastic shopping bags -- a step that California rejected earlier this week. ... and more »

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EarthTechling (blog)

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