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The lecture will be a livestream seminar and the exam will be taken in-person on July 28. Notary Public Seminars will send lecture information via email several days before the class begins. Register in advance as walk-ins will not be accepted. Arrive early on day of exam. Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 4 PM. You must come prepared with the following items required to take the exam: 1) Secretary of State Notary Exam Application (provided in class); 2) Proper ID, which may be one of the following: Current Driver’s License or State-Issued ID Card, Canadian or Mexican Driver’s License, U.S. Passport or a passport issued by a foreign government or U.S. Military ID Card; 3) $40 check or money order for exam made payable to Secretary of State; 4) 2” x 2” color passport photo; and 5) Two #2 pencils.
Since 2021, the notary exam has become more demanding. You will receive valuable studying materials in advance to assure that you’re as prepared as possible. The materials fee covers Seminar Guidebook, SOS handbook, Proof of Completion and notary application. Must be at least 18 years of age. LiveScan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious convictions may disqualify applicants. For exam retake contact Community Lifelong Learning at (209) 575-6063. The exam retake fee will be in addition to the class fee. Class is subject to cancellation due to low enrollment and at any time based on COVID-19 restrictions.