Five requirements to confirm first
Age and residency
You must be 18 or older and a legal California resident.
Approved education
New applicants complete an approved six-hour course. A current notary who previously completed it may qualify for a three-hour refresher only when applying before expiration.
Written examination
The current test contains 45 items, allows 60 minutes, and uses a scaled passing score of 70.
Complete disclosure
Answer application questions fully and accurately. Background history is reviewed under current state standards.
Background check
After passing the exam, submit fingerprints for DOJ and FBI review.