Get Ready for Exam Day
Test your readiness with our California Notary Public Practice Exam. It includes 45 multiple-choice questions based on the California Notary Public Handbook and the Secretary of State's Sample Workbook, so you can review the laws and duties every California notary needs to know. It mirrors the real test with 45 multiple-choice questions and the same 70% passing score.
What the Practice Exam Covers
- Notary duties and responsibilities in California
- Identifying signers and verifying identification
- Notarial acts, certificates, and wording
- Recordkeeping, journals, and seals
- Fees, prohibited acts, and best practices
Fully Online & State Specific
Our California Notary Public Practice Exam is 100% online, so you can study at your own pace, on any device.
Every question is written specifically for California, so the time you spend practicing goes toward the material that matters for your state.

California Notary Public Course
Pair this practice exam with our California Notary Public Course to learn the laws and duties in depth, then use the practice exam to check what you've learned.
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FAQs
Most Frequent Questions and Answers
The practice exam has 45 multiple-choice questions based on the California Notary Public Handbook and the Secretary of State's Sample Workbook.
No. This practice exam is a study aid only. It does not replace the state's required education course or the official proctored exam overseen by the California Secretary of State.
It's for anyone preparing to become a California notary, and for current notaries who want to refresh their knowledge before renewing.
Yes. The practice exam is fully online and works on any device, so you can study at your own pace.
Yes. You can reach our team by email or through the course platform with any questions.
* This practice exam is a study aid only and does not replace the state's required education course or the official proctored examOverseen by the California Secretary of State.
