Notary Public
To become a notary public, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a legal California resident
- Satisfactorily complete a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State
- Obtain a notary public bond
A complete list of instructions and procedures on becoming a notary can be found at the Secretary of State’s website https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/
NOTARY FILING FEES
Filing Oath of Notary Public: $15.00 Recording Notary Bond (first page): $14.00 (each additional page): $3.00 Notary Signature Authentication: $7.00