Notary Public & Apostille
The Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing notary commissions within the State, as well as authenticating the signatures of California public officials and notaries public. The Secretary of State grants four-year notary public commissions to qualified persons, approves notary public education courses, authorizes notary seal manufacturers, investigates violations of notary public law and takes disciplinary action, and issues apostilles.
For current Notary and Apostille processing dates please visit the Notary Public and Apostille Processing Times web page.
Notary Public
- Become a Notary Public
- Find Forms, Services, and Fees
- Find Current Notary Public Application Processing Times
- Find Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions
- Submit a Complaint Against a Notary Public
- Download List of Active Notaries Public
- Find Notary Public Handbook
- Find Notary Public Sample Workbook (PDF)
- Find Notary Public Newsletter
- Find Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines
Apostille
- Request an Apostille
- Verify Issuance of an Apostille
- Find Current Apostille Processing Times
- Find Apostille Frequently Asked Questions
Notary Public Vendors
- Become an Approved Education Vendor
- Become a Notary Public Seal Manufacturer
Helpful Resources
Legal Related Links
- Legislation
- California Codes
- Regulations
- Privacy Warning / Terms and Conditions of Use
Contact Us
Call Us
Receive Updates
Write Us
Copyright © 2024 California Secretary of State
