FAQ

Q: I have been a notary public in California for 15 years. Am I required to take the notary class?

A: Yes, initially everyone including those notaries who have been previously commissioned are required to satisfactorily complete a state-approved six hour course of study prior to appointment as a notary public. When you take your 6-hour class from us, we guarantee you will pass the state notary exam.

Q: Does the six hour class fulfill my mandatory education responsibility?

A: Yes, our six hour class is approved by the state. Everyone must take the six hour class. When you apply for your next commission renewal in four years you will be required to take a three hour refresher course.

Q: I took a class when I first passed my notary exam. Does that class count as my six-hour class requirement?

A: No, the six hour mandatory education class must be a class approved by the State of California. The classes you previously took were probably exam preparation classes but were not state-approved classes.

Q: Am I required to take a specific class to become a loan signing agent?

A: No, there is no requirement to satisfactorily complete a class to become a loan signing agent. the loan signing agent seminar offered by Get Smart Notary School is designed to prepare a notary public to legally and confidentially complete this execution of real estate loan packages. The seminar also addresses a marketing plan for the loan signing agent and the proper pricing of your services.

Q: Am I required to take the state notary public exam the same day as I complete the six hour class?

A: No, but the sooner you take the exam after completion of the class, the better your opportunity to achieve a passing grade on its exam. Get Smart Notary School schedules the state exam following our classes for your convenience. Our 90% pass rate indicates the benefit of taking the exam the same day as the class.