California · Notary Search
Verify any California notary using the official Secretary of State notary lookup. Confirm the commission is active, unexpired, and matches the notary's seal.
We help users understand how to verify notary status and find notary public services. For official commission status, always confirm with the state notary commissioning office or Secretary of State.
CA Secretary of State
Regulator
4 years
Commission term
$15 / act
Fee cap
Exam + background
Renewal
Open the CA SOS notary search at sos.ca.gov, choose 'Notary Public,' and enter the notary's name or commission number. Results show commissioned name, county, appointment date, and expiration.
Active status, expiration date after your signing date, correct legal name matching the seal, and no disciplinary record.
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The California Secretary of State runs the official notary search at sos.ca.gov. Search by name or commission number to see status, county, and expiration.
Four years. CA notaries must retake the state notary exam and pass a background check to renew.
California authorized RON via SB 696, with implementation on a phased schedule. Until fully live, most out-of-state RON alternatives are used. Confirm current status with the SOS before booking online notarization.
California caps most notarial acts at $15 per signature. Mobile travel fees are separate and must be disclosed in writing.
The commission may be expired, suspended, or the notary was never commissioned in California. Don't proceed until you can verify an active commission.
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