To become a notary public, you must meet these requirements:
- be 18 years of age or older (there is no maximum age set by statute)
- be a legal California resident
- complete a course of study approved by the Secretary of State
- satisfactorily complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State
- clear a background check
Check List
The following is a check list identifying the steps that must be completed to obtain a notary public commission:
