Notary Basics & Guides
Plain-English guides to becoming, working as, and renewing as a California notary public.
December 29, 2023
(7 Easy Steps) How To Become A Notary in California - The Easiest Way Possible
Are you interested in becoming an official Notary Public in California? Notarizing important personal and legal documents is a respected role in providing valuable service to your community.
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July 13, 2020
Advice for Notaries During COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, several states have suspended court functions. Yet, many people still need notaries to verify documents and sign affidavits for legal cases.
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June 10, 2020
Notary Fees to Perform Services in California
All notarization in the state of California is subject to the California Government Code Section 8211.
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June 10, 2020
Notarize Foreign Language Documents.
The state of California consists of a diverse population of many ethnicities. But can a notary public in California notarize foreign language documents?
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June 5, 2020
The Role of a Notary Public
Notary Publics handle important documents, and due to the legal nature of these documents, people often think that Notaries can also offer legal advice.
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April 7, 2020
Notarizing Wills - Necessary or Not?
A will is an intricate and sensitive legal document that can take different forms, depending on the various laws per state.
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March 9, 2020
How to Protect Your Notary Supplies
Taking steps to safeguard your Notary supplies will protect you and your clients from fraud. Here are four areas to keep in mind when responsible for Notary supplies.
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February 20, 2020
How to Become a Notary Public in California
If you want to become a Notary Public in California, you're going to have to meet a few requirements first. You must be at least 18 years or older.
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February 4, 2020
Notary Public 101
A Notary Public is an official appointed by the Secretary of State and authorized to serve the public as an unbiased witness when performing many legal formalities relating to the…
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January 2, 2019
2020 Notary Public Handbook FREE Download
If you are looking for the NEW 2020 Notary public handbook we have it for you to download for FREE.
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April 4, 2017
5 Tips On Starting A Notary Business
Are you are looking to take your career as a Notary Public to the next level, or are considering opening a California-based business that provides Notary services, here are Five…
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July 14, 2015
3 Easy Steps To Become A Notary
In order to become a notary in the State of California, you must meet certain qualifications and a number of requirements.
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