3 Hour Online California Notary Public Course

$49.00

Renewing your California commission requires a state-approved 3-hour course, and the state exam is retaken at renewal. This renewal course includes the same exam prep system, downloadable resources, and instructor support as our 6-hour course. 60-day money-back guarantee.

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Take this course if:
You’re renewing a commission that hasn’t expired yet, and you can complete the course and pass the exam before your expiration date.

California State Approved

Online Notary Course

PASS THE STATE EXAM

CA Notary Exam Study Lab

The state-approved course teaches you notary law. But knowing the law and passing a multiple-choice exam are two different skills. That’s why we include extensive exam prep materials with your course.

Printable Study Binder

Printable resources to help you prepare for the exam wherever you are.

10-page study guide

Every exam-tested topic, written as actual explanations you can study from, not bullet points.

Numbers to know

Every fee, time period, bond amount, seal specification, and penalty, color-coded and organized.

Exam day checklist

What to bring to the testing center, and what gets people turned away.

Post-exam checklist

An 8-step timeline so you don’t miss a deadline after you pass.

And to really make sure you pass…

Exam Strategy Course

How to prepare for and take the California notary exam. What to do before exam day, and how to manage your time once you’re in the room.

Drive-Time Exam Cram

A downloadable mp3 file covering the top exam-tested material. Press play on the drive to your exam and your drive time becomes study time.

Notary Journal Practice Kit

Sample journal entries that teach and blank journal entries for practice.

…and for when you become a notary

The Practicing Notary Compliance Kit

CA Notary Forms Pack

Acknowledgment, Jurat, and Proof of Execution forms in the exact format California requires (Government Code §§ 1189 and 1195, GC § 8202). Print them for practice before the exam, then print and use them for real notarizations once you’re commissioned. You’ll never have to buy preprinted forms.

Notary Quick Reference Kit

Fee schedule: every fee you can legally charge under GC § 8211, in one clean table.
ID verification cheat sheet: the three ways to identify a signer and exactly what to record in your journal for each. The most tested topic on the exam.

What Our Students Say

  • 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.
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✅ 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Go through the entire course. Read every lesson. Take every practice exam. Download your certificate.

If it’s not what you needed, email us. You get a full refund within 60 days. No conditions. No “you started it so the guarantee is void” clause.

We can offer this because the course works: thousands of students and 14 years of refinements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are listed on the California Secretary of State’s website as an approved vendor under our name, CalNotaryClass.com. You can verify this directly on the SOS site.

Brand new or expired = 6-hour. Renewing an unexpired commission = 3-hour. If you’re not sure, check your commission status with our commission status checker on the Secretary of State’s website.

We don’t know. Neither does any other course provider.

The California Secretary of State tracks which vendor a student trained with and whether they passed. They do not release those numbers to vendors or the public. Any provider claiming a specific pass rate is using a self-selected survey with a tiny response rate, or they made it up.

We tried surveying our own students. The response rate wasn’t statistically significant. So instead of publishing a number we can’t stand behind, we focus on what we can control: a thorough course, 200+ practice questions, and instructor support on every lesson.

60 days — and it’s deliberate. Laws change, so 60-day access means you’re always studying current material. Need more time? Contact us.

Instantly. The moment your payment processes, you have full access to the course.

Reach out and we’ll help you prepare for the retake. The state charges $20, and you can’t retake in the same calendar month — which is exactly why the practice system matters.


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