Become a Notary Public in San Diego County

State-approved online course with full exam prep. Join 12,300+ active notaries already commissioned across the county.

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1 · Enroll

Get instant access to the full state-approved course.

2 · Complete

Finish the 6 hours on any device, at your own pace.

3 · Exam-Ready

Download your Proof of Completion instantly and register for a nearby exam session.

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Becoming a Notary in San Diego County

CPS HR holds San Diego County’s exam sessions in Poway, usually once a month. The venue works for both the city of San Diego and North County, and walk-ins are accepted, though seats go faster here than in rural counties. Pre-registering is the safer play. The calendar below shows what’s actually scheduled.

The rest doesn’t depend on where you are. The 6-hour course is online and state-approved, your Proof of Completion certificate prints the moment you finish, and Live Scan and bond providers operate all over the county. Finish the course, book a seat, take the exam.

Upcoming Exam Sessions Near San Diego County

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Pre-register at notary.cpshr.us to guarantee your seat. You can test in any county. It doesn’t affect your commission.

What’s In the Course

State-approved 6-hour course

The complete required curriculum, online, on any device.

7-lesson exam strategy module

How to read questions, eliminate answers, manage your time.

200+ practice questions

Unlimited randomized practice exams with explanations.

Interactive Study Lab

32 activities: flashcards, drills, scenarios, crosswords.

Every downloadable resource

Forms pack, study guide, fee schedule, journal kit.

Instructor answers

Forums on every lesson, replies within one business day.

One Price. Everything Included.

The course fee covers the required education and everything that actually gets you a passing score. No add-ons. No “exam prep sold separately.” No second purchase.

  • Full 6-hour state-approved course
  • 7-lesson exam strategy module
  • 200+ practice questions, unlimited exams
  • 32-activity interactive Study Lab
  • Every downloadable study resource
  • Proof of Completion certificate, instantly
  • Per-lesson forums with instructor replies
  • 60-day money-back guarantee, no conditions

Students From San Diego and Beyond

Students from San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, and across the county have trained with us. When it’s time to renew, thousands come back.

  • I scored 100%

    I just got my exam results back and I scored 100%! Great class. Clear information and good practice tests. I highly recommend.
    Erin Nelsen

  • Passed on the first attempt.

    Your practice exam is amazing! I took it not less than 20 times. It built my confidence a lot before taking the actual exam. I passed the exam on the first attempt.
    Hemant Bhatt

  • I knew I was going to pass.

    I passed the notary exam! The lessons and the practice exams helped me build my confidence even to the point of walking into the exam room. I knew I was going to pass the test.
    Jeanette Hernandez

  • Easy to follow.

    Fun learning! I found that the program is easy to follow and allows for a lot of practice. I feel confident to take the test this weekend.
    Elisa S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Testing locations, timing, and what to expect.

CPS HR currently lists sessions in Poway, roughly monthly. Walk-ins are accepted when space allows; pre-registering at notary.cpshr.us secures your seat.

The same as anywhere in California: about $250 all-in, covering the course, the $40 exam/application fee, Live Scan ($40–70 depending on provider), and a $15,000 surety bond ($30–50).

Most students finish the 6 hours in a day or two. Progress saves automatically, so you can stop and resume on any device within your 60-day access window.

You can retake it after the current calendar month, and we’ll help you prepare. Your practice questions and study materials stay available, and our exam strategy module is built specifically for the retake.

One price. Everything included.

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