Approved 6-hour course
Required for first-time applicants, expired commissions, and applicants who do not meet the active-renewal refresher conditions.
Find approved vendors ↗Approved 3-hour refresher
Available only to a currently commissioned California notary who previously completed the six-hour course and applies before the current commission expires.
Check renewal timingProof of Completion
The provider issues a Proof of Completion certificate. Bring it with the application and photo to the exam site.
Before paying
- Find the provider in the approved-vendor system.
- Confirm six-hour or three-hour status.
- Make sure the certificate name matches your legal identification.
- Do not assume a generic prep class satisfies the statutory course requirement.