The Notary School

Master the Duties, Serve with Integrity.

6-Hour Notary Public Course

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1.

Part A, B, C.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

  • Part A. Eligibility for Appointment
  • Part B. Commission
  • Part C. Managing a Commission


Chapter 2. Part A.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

Part A. Tools to Function as a Notary Public

  • The Notarial Journal
  • Seal


Chapter 2. Part B.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

Part B. Types of Notary Public Acts and How to Perform the Acts

  • Section 1. Essential Basics
  • Section 2. Acknowledgments


Chapter 2. Part B.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

Part B. Tools to Function as a Notary Public

  • Section 3. Jurats
  • Section 4. Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness


Chapter 2. Part B and C.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

Part B. Types of Notary Public Acts and How to Perform the Acts

  • Section 5. Signature by Mark
  • Section 6. Certifying Copies
  • Section 7. Immigration Documents
  • Section 8. Protests
  • Section 9. Depositions
  • Section 10. Confidential Marriages

Part C. Fees

  • Section 1. Maximum Fees Allowed
  • Section 2. Required Fees
  • Section 3. When Fees Cannot Be Charged


Chapter 3.

Misconduct by Notaries Public or Others Relating to Notarial Acts

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

  • Part A. Conflict of Interest
  • Part B.Giving Legal Advice/Practicing Law
  • Part C. Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial.
  • Part D. Civil Penalties
  • Part E. Felonies or Possible Felonies
  • Part F. Misdemeanors or Possible Misdemeanors
  • Part G. Infractions by Notaries Public


Course Recap

In this lesson, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour and 50 minutes studying the Notary Public Handbook. The Notary Public Handbook is your official source of laws related to notaries public in California. After studying the handbook, you may take the quiz.


Course Recap Quiz

Important! Please be sure to enter your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate!

Tips:

  • Double Check Spelling
  • Double Check Driver’s License Number

This information will need to match your notary public application.

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