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Become a Notary Public - In Person

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ClassGraphic Boost your income, improve your job prospects, or increase your value to your current employer by becoming a Notary. Notary skills are valuable in real estate, legal, medical, banking, and many other workplaces. The Notary exam has become more difficult recently and this class provides easy to understand, colorful visual aids and examples of basic Notary concepts. You will gain the knowledge you need to pass the exam and become an effective Notary. You will take two practice tests in class, and at the end of class you will have the ease and convenience of taking the official Secretary of State (SoS) proctored Notary exam.
Materials fee covers your seat in the SoS proctored exam, SoS approved Sourcebook, access to an optional livestream class prior to the in-person class, Seminar Guidebook, Proof of Completion, notary application, and access to Notary Public Seminars teaching site with more study guides, practice exams, easy-to-follow instructions on how to become a Notary.

Notaries must be bonded and purchase a notary seal, journal, loose certificates, and thumbprint pad. These items will be available for purchase for a discount in class, or students may purchase them elsewhere after class.

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious convictions may disqualify applicants.

Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 8:15 a.m. You must return from breaks on time.

Students must bring the following items to class:
  • ID, one of the following, must be current or issued within the last five years:
    • U.S. state-issued driver’s license or ID card
    • Canadian or Mexican driver’s license
    • U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
    • U.S. military ID card
  • One 2” x 2” color passport-size photograph. You may not use the photo that is in your current passport! You need a separate photo that is standard passport size that is given to the Secretary of State proctor as part of your exam application.
  • $40 exam fee in the form of a personal, business, or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of State. This fee is for the exam, and is in addition to the class and materials fees.
  • Two #2 pencils

After registering with Cabrillo Extension, create an account here: www.notarypublicseminars.com/signup. Your registration fee includes access to NPS study guides and powerpoint presentations. Please utilize this site prior to class. It is highly recommended that you study information on the NPS teaching site prior to class as the exam has become more difficult. Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions. No refunds are available once study materials have been accessed.

There are additional costs associated with becoming a Notary Public. Notaries must be bonded and purchase a notary seal, journal, loose certificates, and thumbprint pad. These items will be available for purchase for a discount in class, or students may purchase them elsewhere after class.

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
Aptos Main Campus

Instructor
Notary Public Seminars 

 

Notice

Please read:  Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 8:15 a.m. You must return from breaks on time. Students must bring the following items to class: ID, one of the following, must be current or issued within the last five years: U.S. state-issued driver’s license or ID card Canadian or Mexican driver’s license U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government U.S. military ID card 2 x 2” color passport-size photograph. You may not use the photo that is in your current passport! You need a separate photo that is standard passport size that is given to the Secretary of State proctor as part of your exam application. $40 exam fee in the form of a personal, business, or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of State. This fee is for the exam, and is in addition to the class and materials fees. Two #2 pencils

After registering with Cabrillo College, create an account here: www.notarypublicseminars.com/signup. Your registration fee includes access to NPS study guides and powerpoint presentations. Please utilize this site prior to class. It is highly recommended that you study information on the NPS teaching site prior to class as the exam has become more difficult. Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions. No refunds are available once study materials have been accessed.

Fee: 

$145.00

Materials Fee:

 $65.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/26/2025 - 4/26/2025 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM Aptos, Aptos Main Campus  Map, Room: 608 Notary Public Seminars