[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to COVID – 19 and the governors Stay at Home order we are complying with local laws and will not have any live classes until further notice. We understand the inconvenience that this may cause so we are offering a 50% discount to all customers until then for online classes.  Our customer service representatives are just a call away give us a phone call at 3236490907 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you need any assistance.
We are canceling live classes through April 30, 2020.
 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”How can I file my notary public oath and bond if the county offices are closed?” tab_id=”1605657966537-105feb99-2075″][vc_column_text]Many county clerk’s offices are closed to the public; however, some are still accepting filings by mail. You will have to contact your county clerk’s office to see if they are accepting notary oath filings by mail. If so, the instructions are included in your commission packet. If you are unable to file with the county clerk in the next thirty days due to the closures, please email the secretary of state and their office is providing assistance in any way possible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can California Notaries Public perform a notarial act without the physical appearance of the signer (Remote Online Notarization)?” tab_id=”1605657966550-46fec01c-105c”][vc_column_text]California Law does not provide the authority for California Notaries Public to perform a remote online notarization. The personal appearance of the document signer is required before the notary public. However, California citizens who wish to have their documents notarized remotely can obtain notarial services in another state that currently provides remote online notarization. California Civil Code 1189(b) provides that any certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place shall be sufficient in this state if it is taken in accordance with the law of the place where the acknowledgment is made.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are the duties of a notary public considered essential services?” tab_id=”1605658103173-e6c41c98-1612″][vc_column_text]The Governor of the State of California has requested that residents of California stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this doesn’t seem to apply to individuals whose job is considered an essential function, our office cannot make the determination if notary public services are considered essential at this time. We recommend you contact the county health department for further guidance. However, the California Secretary of State’s office will not take administrative action against a notary public for performing a notarial act during a shelter in place order providing the notarial act complies with California law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can California Notaries Public perform a notarial act without the physical appearance of the signer (Remote Online Notarization)?” tab_id=”1605658142642-81b2bcf8-393a”][vc_column_text]California Law does not provide the authority for California Notaries Public to perform a remote online notarization. The personal appearance of the document signer is required before the notary public. However, California citizens who wish to have their documents notarized remotely can obtain notarial services in another state that currently provides remote online notarization. California Civil Code 1189(b) provides that any certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place shall be sufficient in this state if it is taken in accordance with the law of the place where the acknowledgment is made.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are the duties of a notary public considered essential services?” tab_id=”1605658198424-17543eb1-bd93″][vc_column_text]The Governor of the State of California has requested that residents of California stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this doesn’t seem to apply to individuals whose job is considered an essential function, our office cannot make the determination if notary public services are considered essential at this time. We recommend you contact the county health department for further guidance. However, the California Secretary of State’s office will not take administrative action against a notary public for performing a notarial act during a shelter in place order providing the notarial act complies with California law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I file my notary public oath and bond if the county offices are closed?” tab_id=”1605658248071-17fd68c8-7dc5″][vc_column_text]Many county clerk’s offices are closed to the public; however, some are still accepting filings by mail. You will have to contact your county clerk’s office to see if they are accepting notary oath filings by mail. If so, the instructions are included in your commission packet. If you are unable to file with the county clerk in the next thirty days due to the closures, please email secretary of state and their office is providing assistance in any way possible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][u_blog count=”2″ show_date=”0″ show_price=”0″ show_comment_count=”0″ show_cat_name=”0″ more_text=”LEARN MORE” more_link=”https://notarypublicclass.com/blog/” column=”2″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Notary Public Class is the leading notary school in the state of California. Whether you are looking to become a Notary or to renew your current commission as a California Notary Public, Notary Public Class is the go-to option. We have the best courses and study materials that are state-approved and that will thoroughly prepare you to pass the State Notary Public Exam on your first attempt. We have an impeccable reputation as the best notary trainers in the field, and our enviable track record of high passing rates coupled with our high sense of professionalism is what makes us the first call for new and renewing notaries all over California. Our Notary Public materials are designed by notary experts to simulate reality and ensure that all our applicants are well acquainted with real-life instances that will require them to perform their notary duties. A Notary Public Class, our goal is to provide our students with all the help they need to achieve their dream of becoming a notary public or renewing as a notary public.