Notaries in California

There are 123,000 verified notaries in the state of California according to the California Secretary of State.

California currently does not allow statewide remote online notarization (RON). In-person notarization is required for all notarial acts in the state. This is due to state laws that have not yet been updated to authorize the use of RON technology.

You can verify a notary's commission by checking the California Secretary of State's online notary public database at https://notary.sos.ca.gov/. This allows you to search for a notary's name and confirm their current commission status and expiration date.

To find a mobile notary in California, you can search our directory of 123,000 verified notaries. Many notaries offer traveling or on-site services to meet clients at their location, in addition to having a traditional office.

In California, a notary public can notarize a wide range of documents including deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, affidavits, wills, and more. The notary's role is to verify the signer's identity and witness them signing the document.

The maximum allowable notary fee in California is $15 per signature. However, individual notaries may charge less than the maximum fee. Fees can vary depending on the type of document, whether it's a mobile or in-office service, and other factors.

To become a notary in California, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, complete a training course, pass an exam, submit an application, and pay the required fees to the California Secretary of State's office.

Notary commissions in California expire after 4 years. To renew your commission, you must submit a renewal application, provide updated information, and pay the renewal fees to the California Secretary of State's office before your current commission expires.

Yes, many notaries in California offer weekend and after-hours appointments to accommodate clients' schedules. You can search our directory to find notaries who provide extended service hours to meet your needs.

Since California does not currently allow remote online notarization, your only option if you cannot meet with a notary in person is to find a mobile notary who can travel to your location. You can search our directory to find a notary who offers this service.