Seeking to increase earning potential, expand career opportunities, contribute professionally to your community, or strengthen your value to an organization? This Secretary of State-approved seminar provides comprehensive preparation in notary law and the critical skill of witnessing official document signatures. Notary services are essential across real estate, legal, medical, banking, and numerous other industries requiring trustworthy document authentication.
Through this thorough program, you'll develop the knowledge and practical expertise necessary to pass the notary examination and practice effectively as a licensed Notary Public. The course includes two practice examinations and culminates with the official state exam, ensuring you are fully prepared to launch your notary career with confidence.
Materials fee includes the seminar reference sourcebook, completion documentation, study materials, and notary application paperwork.
Optional: Begin studying before the seminar using instructor-provided online resources. After registering with Mt. SAC College, create an account at http://notarypublicseminars.com/signup/ to access presentations, practice exams, and study guides.
Documents to Bring for Examination:
- Valid identification, which must be one of the following:
- State-issued driver's license or identification card
- Canadian or Mexican driver's license
- U.S. passport or a valid foreign government passport
- U.S. military identification card
- Two by two-inch color passport-style photograph
- Check or money order payable to the Secretary of State. Initial exam fee is $40; retake exam fee is $20. This fee is separate from the class registration fee.
- Number two pencil for the written exam
Participants must be at least 18 years old. Livescan fingerprinting is required for notary licensure, and certain criminal convictions may result in disqualification. Due to state regulations, no one will be permitted entry after 8:15 a.m. Participants must return promptly from all breaks.
*Seminar runs 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with examination from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This course addresses communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and personal, social, civic, and environmental responsibility institutional learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of notary law and the proper procedures for witnessing signatures on official documents in full legal compliance. Students will develop the skills to perform notarial acts with accuracy and professionalism, meeting industry demands across real estate, legal, medical, and banking sectors.
- Prepare thoroughly for the notary examination and achieve professional certification
- Pursue expanded career opportunities and enhance professional standing in the marketplace
