Notary Seminars
Wonder how you prove your identity to a notary? Proof of identity is typically established using a valid drivers license, California ID or passport. Credible witnesses can be used in the rare case that a valid form of identification can't be supplied.
Many notary seminars are scheduled to be taken on the same day as the notary exam. These are convenient to do. It is like cramming for a test all in one day, but many notaries who are just renewing really only need these one day quick notary seminars. There are many companies that offer the notary seminars. These companies are all pretty good as they are licensed by the Secretary of State. Read the notary handbook prior to taking the seminar so that you get the most out of your time. Then you have a much better opportunity of passing the exam.
Notary Publics' are regulated by the Secretary of State for each
individual state. Therefore, a notary may only do notaries
physically in the
state in which they are licensed.
To find a notary that did a past notarization, look at the SEAL
(stamp) on the document. Contact the county recorder in the state
of the county that is on the seal.