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California notary practice exam 2026
250 free practice questions written from the California Notary Public Handbook (California Secretary of State). Pick an answer to see the rule and the page it comes from.
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Key facts
- Education
- A 6-hour course of study approved by the Secretary of State before the first commission“All persons are required to take and satisfactorily complete a six-hour course of study approved…” — California Notary Public Handbook, page 7
- Exam
- A written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State“Pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State…” — California Notary Public Handbook, page 7
- Reappointment
- A 3-hour refresher course for notaries who completed the 6-hour course before“complete an approved three-hour refresher course prior to reappointment as a notary public…” — California Notary Public Handbook, page 7
Practice tests
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🖨️ Printable California notary exam study pack (PDF) — all 250 questions with the answer, the rule and the page in one PDF to print or keep offline, plus every other state we cover. Get it — $9.99, instant download.
Study by topic
- The notary journal27
- Acknowledgments24
- Jurats, oaths and affirmations37
- Identifying signers17
- The official seal and stamp22
- Fees for notarial acts25
- Certified copies3
- Commission, bond and qualifications47
- Misconduct and penalties7
- Special situations9
Study the current California Notary Public Handbook itself as well — the law and the exam change, and the real exam may ask about rules not covered here. Official source: California Secretary of State.