6 Hour Course
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About Course
This 6-hour California Notary Public Course provides all the required education needed to apply for your notary commission. Designed for first-time applicants or those whose commission has lapsed, this training covers the laws, procedures, and responsibilities established by the California Secretary of State.
Students will learn how to properly perform notarial acts, verify a signer’s identity, maintain compliant records, respond to investigations, and avoid the most common mistakes that lead to fines or discipline. Upon completing all lessons, satisfying the required instructional hours, and verifying your identity, you will receive a Certificate of Completion valid for use with your California notary application for two years.
Course Content
Introduction
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Course Introduction
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Course Materials
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The First Line of Defense Against Fraud
APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT
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Eligibility for Appointment
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Course of Study Requirement
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Course of Study Requirement (cont.)
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Examination Requirement
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Background Check Requirement
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Background Check Requirement (cont.)
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Fingerprints
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Most Common Disqualifying Convictions
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Why Are Background Checks Necessary?
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Application
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Application (cont.)
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Is the Application Public or Private?
COMMISSION
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Term of Office
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Geographic Jurisdiction
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Geographic Jurisdiction (cont.)
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Bond
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Bond (cont.)
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Public Employee Notaries Public
MANAGING A COMMISSION
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Filing the Oath and Bond
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Filing the Oath and Bond (cont.)
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The Notary Public Oath
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Address Change
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Name Change
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Responding to Written Request of the California Secretary of State
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Agreements with Private Employers
THE NOTARIAL JOURNAL
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One Active Journal
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Securing the Journal
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Sequential Recording of Official Acts
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Copying and Inspection of Journal
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Surrender, Loss, or Destruction of Journal
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Recording Journal Entry
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Journaling
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Protect Yourself
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Common Journal Mistakes
THE NOTARY PUBLIC SEAL
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Seal
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Seal (cont.)
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Form of Seal
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Obtaining a Seal
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Securing the Seal
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Use of the Seal
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Lost or Damaged Seal; Destroying Seal
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The Use of a Notary Public Seal
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Your Seal, Your Responsibility
NOTARY PUBLIC ACTS
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The Acts
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Examine Document
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Examine Document (cont.)
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Verify Identity of the Signer
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Identification Documents
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Oath or Affirmation of a Single Credible Witness
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Oath or Affirmation of Two Credible Witnesses
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Identification
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Acknowledgment
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Acknowledgments (cont.)
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Examine for Completeness (Acknowledgments)
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Confirm Identity of Signer and Acknowledgment of Signature
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Journal Entry (Acknowledgments)
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Sample Journal Entries
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Certificate of Acknowledgment
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Penalties
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Acknowledgment Tips
JURATS
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Jurats
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Jurats (cont.)
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Examine for Completeness (Jurats)
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Confirm Identity
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Administer Oath or Affirmation and Witness Signature
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Journal Entry (Jurats)
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Notarial Certificate for a Jurat
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Jurats for Documents with Birthdates and Age
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Jurat Tips
PROOF OF EXECUTION BY A SUBSCRIBING WITNESS
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Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
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Examine for Completeness
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Confirm the Identity of the Credible Witness
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Administer the Oaths or Affirmations
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Journal Entry
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Proof of Execution Certificate
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Review
SIGNATURE BY MARK
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Signature by Mark
CERTIFYING COPIES
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Certifying Copies
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Certifying Copies (cont.)
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Certificate
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Journal Entry
IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS
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Immigration Documents
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I-9 Federal Employment Verification Form
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No Notario Publico
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Review
PROTESTS
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Protests
CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGES
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Confidential Marriages
DEPOSITIONS
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Depositions
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Charging for Depositions
FEES
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Fees
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Maximum Fees Allowed
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Required Fees
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When Fees Cannot Be Charged
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Review
MISCONDUCT
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Disciplinary Guidelines
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Misconduct
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Conflict of Interest
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Conflict of Interest (cont.)
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Giving Legal Advice or Practicing Law
REASONS FOR COMMISSION REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION
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Reasons
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Review
CIVIL PENALTIES
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$1,500 Penalties
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$750 Penalties
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Other Penalties
FELONIES OR POSSIBLE FELONIES
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Frauds Relating to Deeds of Trust
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Unlawful Acts by Non-Notaries
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Filing False or Forged Documents
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Forgery; Signatures or Seals
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Perjury
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Conviction
MISDEMEANORS
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Failure to Deliver Records
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Destruction or Concealment of Records
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Improper Notarial Acts
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Failure Relating to Journal or Seal
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False Certificate
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Unlawful Practice of Law
Infractions
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Infractions
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Infractions (cont.)
COMMON CONCERNS & QUESTIONS
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Common Mistakes
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No Longer a Notary?
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incomplete Documents
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Electronic Notarizations
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No Notarial Acts via Webcam
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Correcting a Notarial Act
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Protect Your Journal and Seal
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No Loose Certificates
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Deer and Bear Tags
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Improper Notarial Acts
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Notarizations
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Application Process
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Managing Your Commission
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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Complete Approved Education
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Register for the Exam
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Take the Exam
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Submit Fingerprints via Live Scan
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Await Commission Packet
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Purchase Notary Public Materials
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File Notary Public Oath & Bond
COMPLETE COURSE
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Verify Your Identity
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Get Certificate
Practice Assesment
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Practice Assessment
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