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Journaling: How

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Journal - Notary Public Records Rules and Regulations Securing the Journal No…

Journaling: When

Thursday, May 16, 2019

When: Date and Time of Each Official Act

Journaling: Why

Friday, May 17, 2019

Why is Maintaining an Accurate Journal So Important?

Journaling: What

Saturday, May 18, 2019

What: Type of Official Act and Document

Journaling: Who

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Who: Signature for Each Line Item

Journaling: Who, What, Why, When, and How

Monday, May 20, 2019

Do you truly understand the importance of accurately maintaining your notary public journal?

New Online Self-Study Courses

Monday, May 20, 2019

We are proud to announce the addition of our new Audio with Commentary self-study online…

State Exam Changes Effective July 1, 2019

Monday, June 24, 2019

Effective July 1, 2019 the Notary Public State Exam will consist of 45 multiple-choice…

When can I expect my new commission?

Friday, September 6, 2019

I completed all the requirements to be recommissioned six months ago. My current commission…

Friday, April 27, 2018

New Website Update

We are proud to announce our new website with its added features.

Friday, April 27, 2018

Journal Requirements

Secretary of State has clarified journal entries for California notaries.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

SOS Notary Newsletter 2018

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Great News for Notaries!

We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row there are no new laws for…

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Notary Resolutions for 2019

Beginning a new year generally the individual declares this year I will… Within a short time…

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Attach It! No Loose Certificates.

The certificate of acknowledgment is the form most frequently used by a notary public. The…

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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