About the guide

A task-first California notary exam and commission resource.

The site organizes public agency requirements into a usable path, original practice system, saved checklist, and direct source directory.

Current exam structure45 questions · 60 minutes
40scored5pilot70scaled pass

Scaled scoring is not a simple raw percentage.

Editorial method

Primary sources are the California Secretary of State, current Notary Public Handbook, California statutes and regulations, and CPS HR examination materials.

Practice-question method

Questions are original scenarios mapped to the published exam domains. They are not copied exam questions.

Correction process

When a rule, fee, form, or process changes, the affected guide, source note, and sitemap date are updated together.