Become a Notary Public in Sacramento County

State-approved online course with full exam prep. Join 5,400+ 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.

Sacramento County Notary Snapshot

Active Notaries in Sacramento County

5,372

1,646 of those commissions come up for renewal in the next 12 months.

City Notaries
Sacramento2,824
Elk Grove655
Folsom341
Rancho Cordova247
Citrus Heights244
Carmichael145
Fair Oaks132
Antelope106

Data sourced from California Secretary of State. For official verification, visit sos.ca.gov.

Live data from the California Secretary of State, updated nightly.

Becoming a Notary in Sacramento County

Sacramento County has one of the state’s most dependable exam schedules: sessions run roughly monthly at Sacramento City College, and they rarely skip a month, so you can usually test within a few weeks of finishing your course. Walk-ins are accepted. The dates below come from the live state calendar.

Local Live Scan providers and bonding agents are easy to find, which keeps the post-exam paperwork (application, fingerprints, bond) quick. The 6-hour course is the only step entirely in your hands: online, mobile-friendly, and it produces your Proof of Completion certificate the moment you finish.

Upcoming Exam Sessions Near Sacramento County

Upcoming Notary Exams in Sacramento County

Sat, Oct 17
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, 3835 Freeport Blvd
Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM · Walk-in OK · Register
Sat, Nov 14
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, 3835 Freeport Blvd
Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM · Walk-in OK · Register
Sat, Dec 5
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, 3835 Freeport Blvd
Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM · Walk-in OK · Register

Exam schedule provided by CPS HR Consulting. Registration required at cmas.cpshr.us. Walk-in registration allowed space-available. Arrive 45 minutes early.

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 Sacramento and Beyond

Students from Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, 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 holds sessions at Sacramento City College, roughly monthly. Walk-ins are accepted when space allows; pre-registering at notary.cpshr.us secures your seat.

Renewing notaries complete a state-approved 3-hour refresher course, pass the exam again, and refile with Live Scan and a new bond. Our 3-hour renewal course covers the requirement.

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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