How to Become a Notary Public

The growing need for notaries public in our society is increasing by leaps and bounds in these time of the crucial need for proper identification in virtually every area of society. Every business need a notary and notaries NS0-154
are finding themselves being called upon more and more in such areas as, banks, nursing homes, private industries, schools to name a few. Having the proper training in properly identifying NS0-502
a document signer is of the utmost importance. Notaries public have unlimited liability on every document they perform services on.
Becoming a Notary Public differs in virtually every state in the union. Some states require mandatory classes and state exams, some states have minimum testing or no testing at all. In this article we will focus on How to become a
California Notary Public.
Requirements: You shall be: 1) 18 years of age: 2) be a legal resident of the State of California: 3) Complete a course of study approved by the State of California: 4) Complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State: 5) Clear a back ground check.
Applicants found to be in noncompliance with child or family support will be issued a temporary term commission. A notary public found 1T6-510
to be in noncompliance after the commission is issued may be subject to suspension or revocation of the commission.
Applicants are required to disclose on their application any arrests for which trial is pending and all convictions. The Secretary of State will recommend denial of an application for failure to disclose any arrests or conviction, conviction of a felony, conviction of a disqualifying misdemeanor where not more than 10 years have passed since the completion of probation.
This information will show up in the 1T6-511
background check. It is highly recommended that applicants make sure this information is disclosed in the initial application. Take the time to check the Secretary of State website (which you will find on our website) for any conviction that might apply to your application.
The Secretary of State provides a completed list of criminal offenses that may disqualify a person from becoming a California Notary Public. We recommend visiting their website and review each area before spending the money to attend a notary class to become a notary public.