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Just getting started? Start with the Course Introduction lesson, which will explain how the course works and how to proceed to later lessons.

Modules

Introduction

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Course Introduction
• 6 Hr: Course Materials
• 6 Hr: The First Line of Defense Against Fraud

Application and Appointment

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Eligibility for Appointment
• 6 Hr: Course of Study Requirement
• 6 Hr: Course of Study Requirement (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Examination Requirement
• 6 Hr: Background Check Requirement
• 6 Hr: Background Check Requirement (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Fingerprint Requirement
• 6 Hr: Most Common Disqualifying Convictions
• 6 Hr: Why Are Background Checks Necessary?
• 6 Hr: Application
• 6 Hr: Application (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Is the Application Public or Private?

Commission

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Term of Office
• 6 Hr: Geographic Jurisdiction
• 6 Hr: Geographic Jurisdiction (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Bond
• 6 Hr: Bond (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Public Employee Notaries Public

Managing a Commission

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Filing the Oath and Bond
• 6 Hr: Filing the Oath and Bond (cont.)
• 6 Hr: The Notary Public Oath
• 6 Hr: Address Change
• 6 Hr: Name Change
• 6 Hr: Responding to Written Requests of the California Secretary of State
• 6 Hr: Agreements with Private Employers

The Notarial Journal

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Notary Public Journal
• 6 Hr: One Active Journal
• 6 Hr: Securing the Journal
• 6 Hr: Sequential Recording of Official Acts
• 6 Hr: Copying and Inspection of Journal
• 6 Hr: Surrender, Loss or Destruction of Journal
• 6 Hr: Recording Journal Entry
• 6 Hr: Journaling
• 6 Hr: Protect Yourself
• 6 Hr: Common Journal Mistakes

The Notary Public Seal

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Seal
• 6 Hr: Seal (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Form of Seal
• 6 Hr: Obtaining a Seal
• 6 Hr: Securing the Seal
• 6 Hr: Use of the Seal
• 6 Hr: Lost or Damaged Seal; Destroying Seal
• 6 Hr: The Use of a Notary Public Seal
• 6 Hr: Your Seal, Your Responsibility

Notary Public Acts

Lessons

• 6 Hr: The Acts
• 6 Hr: Examine Document
• 6 Hr: Examine Document (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Verify Identity of the Signer
• 6 Hr: Identification Documents
• 6 Hr: Oath or Affirmation of a Single Credible Witness
• 6 Hr: Oath or Affirmation of Two Credible Witnesses
• 6 Hr: Identification

Acknowledgments

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Acknowledgments
• 6 Hr: Acknowledgments (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Examine for Completeness (Acknowledgments)
• 6 Hr: Confirm Identity of Signer and Acknowledgment of Signature
• 6 Hr: Journal Entry (Acknowledgments)
• 6 Hr: Sample Journal Entries
• 6 Hr: Certificate of Acknowledgment
• 6 Hr: Penalties
• 6 Hr: Acknowledgment Tips

Jurats

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Jurats
• 6 Hr: Jurats (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Examine for Completeness (Jurats)
• 6 Hr: Confirm Identity
• 6 Hr: Administer Oath or Affirmation and Witness Signature
• 6 Hr: Journal Entry (Jurats)
• 6 Hr: Notarial Certificate for a Jurat
• 6 Hr: Jurats for Documents with Birthdates and Age
• 6 Hr: Jurat Tips

Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
• 6 Hr: Examine for Completeness (Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness)
• 6 Hr: Confirm the Identity of the Credible Witness
• 6 Hr: Administer the Oaths or Affirmations
• 6 Hr: Journal Entry (Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness)
• 6 Hr: Proof of Execution Certificate
• 6 Hr: Review (Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness)

Signature by Mark

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Signature by Mark
• 6 Hr: Review (Signature by Mark)

Certifying Copies

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Certifying Copies
• 6 Hr: Certifying Copies (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Certificate
• 6 Hr. Journal Entry (Certifying Copies)

Immigration Documents

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Immigration Documents
• 6 Hr: I-9 Federal Employment Verification Form
• 6 Hr: No Notario Publico
• 6 Hr: Review (Immigration Documents)

Protests

Lesson

• 6 Hr: Protests

Confidential Marriages

Lesson

• 6 Hr: Confidential Marriages

Depositions

Lesson

• 6 Hr: Depositions

Fees

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Fees
• 6 Hr: Maximum Fees Allowed
• 6 Hr: Required Fees
• 6 Hr: When Fees Cannot Be Charged
• 6 Hr: Review (Fees)

Misconduct

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Disciplinary Guidelines
• 6 Hr: Misconduct
• 6 Hr: Conflict of Interest
• 6 Hr: Conflict of Interest (cont.)
• 6 Hr: Giving Legal Advice or Practicing Law
• 6 Hr: Giving Legal Advice or Practicing Law (cont.)

Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial
• 6 Hr: Review (Reasons for Commission Revocation or Suspension, or Application Denial)

Civil Penalties

Lessons

• 6 Hr: $1,500 Penalties
• 6 Hr: $750 Penalties
• 6 Hr: Other Substantial Civil Penalties

Felonies or Possible Felonies

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Frauds Relating to Deed of Trust; Single-Family Residence
• 6 Hr: Unlawful Acts by One Not a Notary Public; Deeds of Trust on Single-Family Residences
• 6 Hr: Filing False or Forged Documents Relating to Single-Family Residences; False Statements to Notary Public
• 6 Hr: Forgery; Signatures or Seals; Corruption of Records
• 6 Hr: Perjury
• 6 Hr: Conviction

Misdemeanors or Possible Misdemeanors

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Failure to Deliver Records to County Clerk
• 6 Hr: Destruction, Defacement or Concealment of Records or Papers
• 6 Hr: Improper Notarial Acts, Solicitation, Coercion or Influence of Performance
• 6 Hr: Willful Failure to Perform Duty Relating to Official Journal or Control Notarial Seal
• 6 Hr: False Certificate or Writing by Officer
• 6 Hr: Unlawful Practice of Law

Infractions by Notaries Public

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Infractions by Notaries Public
• 6 Hr: Infractions by Notaries Public (cont.)

Common Concerns and Questions

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Common Mistakes
• 6 Hr: No Longer a Notary Public?
• 6 Hr: Incomplete Documents
• 6 Hr: Electronic Notarizations
• 6 Hr: No Notarial Acts Via Webcam
• 6 Hr: Correcting a Notarial Act
• 6 Hr: Protect Your Journal and Seal
• 6 Hr: No Loose Certificates
• 6 Hr: Deer and Bear Tags
• 6 Hr: Improper Notarial Acts
• 6 Hr: Notarizations
• 6 Hr: Application Process
• 6 Hr: Managing Your Commission

Application Checklist

Lessons

• 6 Hr: Complete Approved Education
• 6 Hr: Register for the Exam
• 6 Hr: Take the Exam
• 6 Hr: Submit Fingerprints via Live Scan
• 6 Hr: Await Commission Packet
• 6 Hr: Purchase Notary Public Materials
• 6 Hr: File Notary Public Oath & Bond

Complete Course

Lesson

• 6 Hr: Get Certificate