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Renewals
3-Hour California Notary Renewal Course
For notaries renewing their California commission. 22 modules and 77 lessons you can finish at your own pace.
$44.99one-time
- 22 modules of focused video lessons
- Self-paced, pick up where you left off
- Certificate of Completion when you finish
- 60 days of access on any device
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Course outline
What you'll learn
22 modules, 77 lessons. Open a module to see its lessons.
Module 1Introduction2 lessons
- Course Introduction
- Course Materials
Module 2Application and Appointment5 lessons
- Eligibility for Appointment
- Course of Study Requirement
- Background Check Requirement
- Examination Requirement
- Application
Module 3Commission4 lessons
- Term of Office
- Geographic Jurisdiction
- Bond
- Public Employee Notaries Public
Module 4Managing a Commission5 lessons
- Filing the Oath and Bond
- Address Change
- Name Change
- Responding to Written Requests of the California Secretary of State
- Agreements with Private Employers
Module 5The Notarial Journal6 lessons
- One Active Journal
- Securing the Journal
- Sequential Recording of Official Acts
- Copying and Inspection of Journal
- Surrender, Loss or Destruction of Journal
- Recording Journal Entry
Module 6The Notary Public Seal6 lessons
- Seal
- Form of Seal
- Obtaining a Seal
- Securing the Seal
- Use of the Seal
- Lost or Damaged Seal; Destroying Seal
Module 7Notary Public Acts6 lessons
- The Acts
- Examine Document
- Verify Identity of the Signer
- Identification Documents
- Oath or Affirmation of a Single Credible Witness
- Oath or Affirmation of Two Credible Witnesses
Module 8Acknowledgments7 lessons
- Acknowledgments
- Examine for Completeness (Acknowledgments)
- Confirm Identity of Signer and Acknowledgment of Signature
- Journal Entry (Acknowledgments)
- Sample Journal Entries
- Certificate of Acknowledgment
- Penalties
Module 9Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness6 lessons
- Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
- Examine for Completeness (Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness)
- Confirm the Identity of the Credible Witness
- Administer the Oaths or Affirmations
- Journal Entry (Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness)
- Proof of Execution Certificate
Module 10Signature by Mark1 lesson
- Signature by Mark
Module 11Certifying Copies3 lessons
- Certifying Copies
- Certificate
- Journal Entry (Certifying Copies)
Module 12Immigration Documents1 lesson
- Immigration Documents
Module 13Protests1 lesson
- Protests
Module 14Confidential Marriages1 lesson
- Confidential Marriages
Module 15Depositions1 lesson
- Depositions
Module 16Fees4 lessons
- Fees
- Maximum Fees Allowed
- Required Fees
- When Fees Cannot Be Charged
Module 17Misconduct3 lessons
- Misconduct
- Conflict of Interest
- Giving Legal Advice or Practicing Law
Module 18Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial1 lesson
- Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial
Module 19Civil Penalties3 lessons
- $1,500 Penalties
- $750 Penalties
- Other Substantial Civil Penalties
Module 20Felonies or Possible Felonies4 lessons
- Frauds Relating to Deed of Trust; Single-Family Residence
- Unlawful Acts by One Not a Notary Public; Deeds of Trust on Single-Family Residences
- Filing False or Forged Documents Relating to Single-Family Residences; False Statements to Notary Public
- Forgery; Signatures or Seals; Corruption of Records
Module 21Misdemeanors or Possible Misdemeanors6 lessons
- Failure to Deliver Records to County Clerk
- Destruction, Defacement or Concealment of Records or Papers
- Improper Notarial Acts, Solicitation, Coercion or Influence of Performance
- Willful Failure to Perform Duty Relating to Official Journal or Control Notarial Seal
- False Certificate or Writing by Officer
- Unlawful Practice of Law
Module 22Infractions by Notaries Public1 lesson
- Infractions by Notaries Public
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