Online or in person
Two ways to take the six hours.
Both satisfy the California requirement. The right one depends on how you learn and how much structure you need.
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Both are state approved
The Secretary of State approves vendors, not formats. An online course from an approved vendor carries exactly the same weight as a classroom seminar from an approved vendor. Your Proof of Completion is accepted identically at the exam.
The only education that does not count is a course from a vendor the state has not approved. Always check for the provider number. Ours is #607272.
What a seminar gives you
- It is over in a day, which forces the decision rather than letting it drift
- You can ask an instructor a question and get an answer immediately
- Some seminars are paired with the state exam straight afterwards, so you finish both in one trip
- If you concentrate better away from home, a room full of people doing the same thing helps
The trade-offs
You travel to a fixed location on a fixed date. If something comes up, you rebook and wait. Seminars typically cost $124 to $199, usually plus materials. And a six-hour day of dense legal material delivered once, at someone else’s pace, is a lot to absorb in a single sitting.
A free preview, so you can see and hear what the class is actually like.
Common questions
Is an online notary class accepted in California?
Can I take the exam online too?
How long does the online class take?
Which has a better pass rate?
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