Become a Notary Public in Santa Clara County

State-approved online course with full exam prep. Join 5,600+ 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.

Santa Clara County Notary Snapshot

Active Notaries in Santa Clara County

5,577

1,641 of those commissions come up for renewal in the next 12 months.

City	Notaries
San Jose	2,614
Santa Clara	360
Palo Alto	332
Sunnyvale	315
Campbell	232
Gilroy	212
Los Gatos	204
Milpitas	202

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 Santa Clara County

In Santa Clara County, CPS HR holds sessions at the Hyatt House in San Jose about once a month, an easy reach from anywhere in the Valley. Walk-ins are allowed, but Bay Area sessions fill faster than most. Two minutes of pre-registering beats gambling on a seat. The dates below come straight from the live state calendar.

The rest happens on your schedule. The state-approved 6-hour course is online and mobile-friendly, your certificate prints the moment you pass, and Live Scan providers and bonding agents throughout San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View handle the paperwork.

Upcoming Exam Sessions Near Santa Clara County

Upcoming Notary Exams in Santa Clara County

Sat, Oct 24	Hyatt House San Jose Silicon Valley San Jose, 75 Headquarters Drive Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM · Walk-in OK · Register
Sat, Nov 21	Hyatt House San Jose Silicon Valley San Jose, 75 Headquarters Drive Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM · Walk-in OK · Register
Sat, Dec 5	Hyatt House San Jose Silicon Valley San Jose, 75 Headquarters Drive Times: 08:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 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 Santa Clara and Beyond

Students from San Jose, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, 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 at the Hyatt House in San Jose, roughly monthly. Walk-ins are accepted when space allows; pre-registering at notary.cpshr.us secures your seat.

Yes. Many Bay Area notaries work part-time for loan signing services, law offices, and mobile notary requests. Your commission is the prerequisite for all of it, and it starts with the same 6-hour course and state exam.

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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