{"id":21,"date":"2026-07-06T04:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-07-06T04:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:13:12","slug":"6-hour-notary-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"6 Hour Notary Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n     6 HOUR NOTARY \u2014 \/6-hour-notary-course\/  (full money page)\n     Paste into a WPCode HTML snippet or Gutenberg \"Custom HTML\" block\n     on the 6-Hour Course page. CSS scoped under .n6-root.\n     Contains one <h1> \u2014 if the theme prints a page title H1, either\n     disable it (GP Disable Elements \u2192 Content Title) or change .n6-h1 to <h2>.\n     Stats\/reviews are PLACEHOLDERS. Vendor ID PENDING until SOS approval.\n     ============================================================ -->\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700;9..144,900&family=Libre+Franklin:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Spline+Sans+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n.n6-root{\n  --ink:#17191C;--ink-soft:#2A2D33;--parchment:#F1ECE0;--parchment-deep:#E7E0CF;--paper:#FBF8F1;\n  --brass:#A67C3D;--brass-bright:#C89B4E;--brass-deep:#7C5A28;--green:#1E3A2F;--green-soft:#284A3B;\n  --wax:#7A2E2A;--wax-bright:#A63D34;--line:rgba(23,25,28,.14);--muted:#5C5A52;--go:#1E7A45;\n  font-family:'Libre Franklin',system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;\n  background:var(--parchment);position:relative;overflow:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;font-size:16px;\n}\n.n6-root *,.n6-root *::before,.n6-root *::after{box-sizing:border-box}\n.n6-root :where(h1,h2,h3,h4,p,ul,ol,li,figure,blockquote){margin:0;padding:0}\n.n6-root :where(ul){list-style:none}\n.n6-root :where(a){color:inherit;text-decoration:none}\n.n6-root::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;\n  background-image:repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 82% 6%,rgba(166,124,61,.05) 0 1px,transparent 1px 22px),repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 18% 96%,rgba(30,58,47,.045) 0 1px,transparent 1px 26px)}\n.n6-wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;position:relative;z-index:1}\n.n6-root h1,.n6-root h2,.n6-root h3,.n6-root h4{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.015em}\n.n6-eyebrow{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-deep);font-weight:600}\n\n.n6-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;justify-content:center;font-family:'Libre Franklin',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;padding:16px 30px;border-radius:3px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .14s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s;text-align:center}\n.n6-btn-primary{background:var(--wax);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(122,46,42,.32)}\n.n6-btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:var(--wax-bright)}\n.n6-btn-gold{background:var(--brass);color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(124,90,40,.3)}\n.n6-btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:var(--brass-bright)}\n.n6-btn-lg{padding:19px 40px;font-size:1.08rem}\n.n6-btn-block{width:100%}\n.n6-subcta{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;text-align:center}\n.n6-stars{color:var(--brass);letter-spacing:2px;font-size:1rem}\n\n.n6-announce{background:var(--ink);color:var(--parchment);text-align:center;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:4px;margin:22px auto 0;max-width:1064px}\n.n6-announce b{color:var(--brass-bright)}\n.n6-announce .n6-cd{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;background:rgba(200,155,78,.16);padding:2px 8px;border-radius:3px;color:var(--brass-bright)}\n\n\/* HERO *\/\n.n6-hero{padding:44px 0 46px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}\n.n6-crumb{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;text-transform:uppercase}\n.n6-crumb a:hover{color:var(--brass-deep)}\n.n6-h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.7vw,3.6rem);margin-bottom:18px}\n.n6-h1 .hl{color:var(--wax);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}\n.n6-lede{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:42ch;margin-bottom:24px}\n.n6-herolist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:26px}\n.n6-herolist li{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}\n.n6-herolist svg{flex:0 0 18px;margin-top:3px}\n.n6-offer{background:var(--paper);border:2px solid var(--ink);border-radius:6px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(23,25,28,.12);max-width:360px}\n.n6-offer-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.n6-pricestack{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:9px}\n.n6-pricestack .now{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1}\n.n6-pricestack .now sup{font-size:1.1rem;vertical-align:super;color:var(--brass-deep)}\n.n6-pricestack .was{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through}\n.n6-save{background:var(--go);color:#fff;font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:3px}\n\n\/* SEAL *\/\n.n6-seal-stage{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;position:relative}\n.n6-seal{width:min(340px,80vw);aspect-ratio:1;position:relative;animation:n6press 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.25,1) both}\n.n6-seal::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:6%;border-radius:50%;z-index:0;background:repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg,var(--brass) 0deg 2.4deg,transparent 2.4deg 4.8deg);-webkit-mask:radial-gradient(circle,transparent 45%,#000 46% 49%,transparent 50%);mask:radial-gradient(circle,transparent 45%,#000 46% 49%,transparent 50%);opacity:.85}\n.n6-seal svg{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(124,90,40,.28))}\n@keyframes n6press{0%{transform:scale(1.3) rotate(-8deg);opacity:0}55%{transform:scale(.94) rotate(1deg);opacity:1}72%{transform:scale(1.02)}100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}\n.n6-rimtext{font-family:'Libre Franklin',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;fill:var(--green)}\n.n6-seal6{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:900;font-size:150px;fill:var(--ink)}\n.n6-sealsub{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:19px;letter-spacing:5px;font-weight:600;fill:var(--brass-deep)}\n.n6-sealstar{fill:var(--wax)}\n\n\/* IN SHORT *\/\n.n6-inshort{max-width:1064px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--paper);border-left:4px solid var(--brass);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 30px;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(23,25,28,.07)}\n.n6-inshort h2{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.n6-inshort .tag{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;background:var(--brass);color:var(--paper);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}\n.n6-inshort p{font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}\n.n6-inshort p b{color:var(--ink)}\n\n.n6-sec{padding:66px 0}\n.n6-head{max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:center}\n.n6-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);margin:12px 0 14px}\n.n6-head p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.05rem}\n\n\/* WHO NEEDS IT *\/\n.n6-who{background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n.n6-whogrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}\n.n6-whocard{background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:30px}\n.n6-whocard.on{border-color:var(--brass);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--brass) inset}\n.n6-whocard h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:6px}\n.n6-whocard .tagline{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-deep);margin-bottom:14px}\n.n6-whocard p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}\n.n6-whocard .lnk{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--wax)}\n\n\/* CURRICULUM (deep, unique) *\/\n.n6-mod{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}\n.n6-modrow{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:start}\n.n6-modno{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--brass);line-height:1;min-width:54px;padding-top:2px}\n.n6-modrow h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:8px}\n.n6-modrow p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:12px}\n.n6-modtags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}\n.n6-modtags span{font-size:.76rem;background:rgba(30,58,47,.08);color:var(--green);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:600}\n\n\/* ONLINE MECHANICS *\/\n.n6-steps{background:var(--green);color:var(--parchment);border-radius:8px;padding:50px 44px}\n.n6-steps .n6-head{margin-bottom:8px}\n.n6-steps .n6-head h2{color:var(--paper)}\n.n6-steps .n6-head .n6-eyebrow{color:var(--brass-bright)}\n.n6-steprow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px;margin-top:26px}\n.n6-step{padding-top:22px;position:relative}\n.n6-step .no{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--brass-bright);position:absolute;top:0;left:0}\n.n6-step .no::before{content:\"\";display:block;width:32px;height:2px;background:var(--brass);margin-bottom:12px}\n.n6-step h3{font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:6px}\n.n6-step p{font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(241,236,224,.8)}\n\n\/* VALUE *\/\n.n6-incl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;max-width:940px;margin:0 auto}\n.n6-cell{background:var(--parchment);padding:26px 24px}\n.n6-cell svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:var(--brass-deep);margin-bottom:12px}\n.n6-cell h3{font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:6px}\n.n6-cell p{font-size:.89rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}\n\n\/* ENROLL *\/\n.n6-enroll{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}\n.n6-cdbox{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;margin:22px 0 8px}\n.n6-cdunit{background:var(--ink);color:var(--parchment);border-radius:6px;padding:13px 17px;min-width:74px}\n.n6-cdunit .num{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--brass-bright);line-height:1}\n.n6-cdunit .lab{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(241,236,224,.6);margin-top:6px;font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace}\n.n6-cdnote{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--wax);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:24px}\n.n6-eprice{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:8px}\n.n6-eprice .now{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:3.4rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1}\n.n6-eprice .now sup{font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:super;color:var(--brass-deep)}\n.n6-eprice .was{font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through}\n.n6-paynote{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:16px}\n\n\/* GUARANTEE *\/\n.n6-gtee{background:var(--green);color:var(--parchment);border-radius:8px;padding:44px 44px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;max-width:940px;margin:0 auto}\n.n6-gtee .badge{width:130px;height:130px;flex:0 0 130px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--brass-bright);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;background:rgba(200,155,78,.1)}\n.n6-gtee .badge .big{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--brass-bright);line-height:1}\n.n6-gtee .badge .sm{font-family:'Spline Sans Mono',monospace;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parchment);margin-top:5px}\n.n6-gtee h2{color:var(--paper);font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:10px}\n.n6-gtee p{color:rgba(241,236,224,.85);font-size:1rem}\n\n\/* FAQ *\/\n.n6-faq{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\n.n6-faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n.n6-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:22px 4px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.14rem;font-weight:600}\n.n6-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.n6-faq .plus{flex:0 0 22px;height:22px;position:relative;transition:transform .25s}\n.n6-faq .plus::before,.n6-faq .plus::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;background:var(--brass-deep);border-radius:2px}\n.n6-faq .plus::before{top:10px;left:0;width:22px;height:2px}\n.n6-faq .plus::after{left:10px;top:0;width:2px;height:22px;transition:transform .25s}\n.n6-faq details[open] .plus{transform:rotate(90deg)}\n.n6-faq details[open] .plus::after{transform:scaleY(0)}\n.n6-faq details p{padding:0 4px 24px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:74ch}\n\n\/* FINAL *\/\n.n6-final{background:var(--ink);color:var(--parchment);text-align:center;padding:74px 0;border-radius:8px}\n.n6-final h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem);color:var(--paper);margin-bottom:16px}\n.n6-final h2 em{color:var(--brass-bright);font-weight:500}\n.n6-final p{color:rgba(241,236,224,.75);max-width:46ch;margin:0 auto 30px;font-size:1.05rem}\n\n.n6-disc{max-width:900px;margin:34px auto 0;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;text-align:center}\n.n6-disc b{color:var(--ink-soft)}\n\n@media(max-width:860px){\n  .n6-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;padding:32px 0}\n  .n6-seal-stage{order:-1}\n  .n6-whogrid,.n6-incl,.n6-steprow,.n6-eprice{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  .n6-modrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}\n  .n6-gtee{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;padding:34px 26px;justify-items:center}\n  .n6-steps{padding:36px 24px}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.n6-seal{animation:none}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"n6-root\">\n\n  <div class=\"n6-announce\">\n    \ud83d\udd25 <b>ENROLLMENT SPECIAL:<\/b> Save $20 on the 6-Hour Course \u2014 offer ends in <span class=\"n6-cd\" id=\"n6-announceCd\">23:59:59<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-hero\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"n6-crumb\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> \/ 6-Hour Course<\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"n6-h1\">The California 6-Hour Notary Course, <span class=\"hl\">built to pass.<\/span><\/h1>\n        <p class=\"n6-lede\">The complete state-approved course of study every first-time California notary must finish before the exam \u2014 100% online, self-paced, with your Proof of Completion issued the moment you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"n6-herolist\">\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-9\" stroke=\"#7C5A28\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>Covers every topic on the state exam<\/li>\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-9\" stroke=\"#7C5A28\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>Self-paced \u2014 start, stop, and finish on any device<\/li>\n          <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-9\" stroke=\"#7C5A28\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>Free retake if you don&#8217;t pass the first time<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"n6-offer\">\n          <div class=\"n6-offer-top\">\n            <div class=\"n6-pricestack\"><span class=\"now\"><sup>$<\/sup>39<\/span><span class=\"was\">$59<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"n6-save\">SAVE $20<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <a class=\"n6-btn n6-btn-primary n6-btn-lg n6-btn-block\" href=\"#n6-offer\">Enroll in the 6-Hour Course &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"n6-seal-stage\">\n        <div class=\"n6-seal\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Six Hour Notary official seal\">\n            <defs>\n              <path id=\"n6top\" d=\"M 200,200 m -152,0 a 152,152 0 1 1 304,0\" fill=\"none\"\/>\n              <path id=\"n6bot\" d=\"M 200,200 m 152,0 a 152,152 0 1 1 -304,0\" fill=\"none\"\/>\n              <radialGradient id=\"n6face\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"42%\" r=\"65%\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-color=\"#FBF8F1\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-color=\"#EBE3D2\"\/><\/radialGradient>\n            <\/defs>\n            <circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"176\" fill=\"url(#n6face)\" stroke=\"#A67C3D\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n            <circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"163\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#1E3A2F\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"\/>\n            <circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"120\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#A67C3D\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" stroke-dasharray=\"1.5 6\"\/>\n            <text class=\"n6-rimtext\"><textPath href=\"#n6top\" startOffset=\"50%\" text-anchor=\"middle\">SIX&middot;HOUR NOTARY EDUCATION<\/textPath><\/text>\n            <text class=\"n6-rimtext\"><textPath href=\"#n6bot\" startOffset=\"50%\" text-anchor=\"middle\">&#9733; STATE OF CALIFORNIA &#9733;<\/textPath><\/text>\n            <text class=\"n6-seal6\" x=\"200\" y=\"248\" text-anchor=\"middle\">6<\/text>\n            <text class=\"n6-sealsub\" x=\"200\" y=\"286\" text-anchor=\"middle\">HOURS<\/text>\n            <text class=\"n6-sealstar\" x=\"128\" y=\"212\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"22\">&#9733;<\/text>\n            <text class=\"n6-sealstar\" x=\"272\" y=\"212\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"22\">&#9733;<\/text>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- IN SHORT -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"n6-inshort\">\n      <h2><span class=\"tag\">In Short<\/span> What is the California 6-hour notary course?<\/h2>\n      <p><b>It&#8217;s the state-approved course of study \u2014 starting at $39 \u2014 that every first-time California notary must complete before taking the state exam.<\/b> Required under California Government Code &sect;8201, the 6-hour course covers the full duties of a notary public: identification, notarial acts, the journal and seal, fees, and prohibited acts. Finish online at your own pace and receive a Proof of Completion valid for two years.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- WHO NEEDS IT -->\n  <div class=\"n6-who\">\n    <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n      <section class=\"n6-sec\">\n        <div class=\"n6-head\">\n          <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">Is this the course you need?<\/span>\n          <h2>Who has to take the 6-hour course?<\/h2>\n          <p>California requires the full 6-hour course in two situations. If you&#8217;re renewing on time, you may qualify for the shorter refresher instead.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-whogrid\">\n          <div class=\"n6-whocard on\">\n            <div class=\"tagline\">Take the 6-hour course<\/div>\n            <h3>First-time applicants<\/h3>\n            <p>Anyone applying to become a California notary public for the first time must complete the full 6-hour approved course before the exam \u2014 no matter their background.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-whocard on\">\n            <div class=\"tagline\">Take the 6-hour course<\/div>\n            <h3>Lapsed commissions<\/h3>\n            <p>If your previous commission already expired before you reapply, the 3-hour refresher no longer qualifies \u2014 you must complete the 6-hour course again.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:24px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft)\">Renewing before your commission expires? <a href=\"\/3-hour-refresher\/\" style=\"color:var(--wax);font-weight:700\">The 3-Hour Refresher<\/a> is for you.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CURRICULUM (deep unique content) -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" id=\"n6-curriculum\">\n      <div class=\"n6-head\">\n        <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">The full curriculum<\/span>\n        <h2>Everything you&#8217;ll learn in the 6 hours.<\/h2>\n        <p>Built directly around the Secretary of State&#8217;s Notary Public Handbook \u2014 the same material the state exam is written from \u2014 and taught in plain language.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"n6-mod\">\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">01<\/div><div><h3>The role &amp; qualifications of a notary<\/h3><p>What a notary public is, the duty of impartiality, eligibility to serve, geographic jurisdiction across California, and the limits of the office.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Public officer<\/span><span>Impartiality<\/span><span>Jurisdiction<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">02<\/div><div><h3>Getting &amp; keeping your commission<\/h3><p>The full lifecycle: education, the state exam, Live Scan background check, the oath and $15,000 bond, filing deadlines, renewal, and address\/name changes.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Bond<\/span><span>Oath<\/span><span>Renewal<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">03<\/div><div><h3>The seal &amp; the journal<\/h3><p>Seal requirements and security, the sequential journal of official acts, required entries, thumbprints, safekeeping, and responding to journal requests.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Seal<\/span><span>Journal<\/span><span>Thumbprint<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">04<\/div><div><h3>Identifying the signer<\/h3><p>The &#8220;satisfactory evidence&#8221; standard, acceptable ID documents, the credible-witness method, and the red flags that mean you must refuse.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Satisfactory evidence<\/span><span>Credible witnesses<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">05<\/div><div><h3>Acknowledgments<\/h3><p>The most common notarial act \u2014 what it certifies, signer presence rules, the statutory certificate wording, and completing the venue correctly.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Certificate wording<\/span><span>Venue<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">06<\/div><div><h3>Jurats &amp; oaths<\/h3><p>How a jurat differs from an acknowledgment, administering the oath or affirmation, ID requirements, and the jurat certificate.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Oath<\/span><span>Affirmation<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">07<\/div><div><h3>Other notarial acts<\/h3><p>Proof of execution by a subscribing witness, signature by mark, certified copies of powers of attorney, and standalone oaths and affirmations.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Proof of execution<\/span><span>Signature by mark<\/span><span>Certified copies<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">08<\/div><div><h3>Fees, advertising &amp; special situations<\/h3><p>The maximum legal fees per act, advertising rules and the &#8220;notario p\u00fablico&#8221; prohibition, immigration-form limits, and notarizing for non-English speakers.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Maximum fees<\/span><span>Advertising<\/span><span>Non-English signers<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">09<\/div><div><h3>Prohibited acts &amp; liability<\/h3><p>Unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, willful misconduct and personal liability, and the penalties, suspension, and revocation to avoid.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Unauthorized practice<\/span><span>Liability<\/span><span>Penalties<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-modrow\"><div class=\"n6-modno\">10<\/div><div><h3>Exam-prep scenarios<\/h3><p>Realistic walkthroughs: pick the right act, the right ID, the right journal entry, and the right fee \u2014 plus the refusal situations the exam loves to test.<\/p><div class=\"n6-modtags\"><span>Practice questions<\/span><span>Answer explanations<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ONLINE MECHANICS -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" id=\"n6-how\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n      <div class=\"n6-steps\">\n        <div class=\"n6-head\">\n          <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">How the online course works<\/span>\n          <h2>From enrollment to your Proof of Completion.<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-steprow\">\n          <div class=\"n6-step\"><span class=\"no\">01<\/span><h3>Enroll instantly<\/h3><p>Sign up and get immediate access \u2014 no waiting, no shipping, nothing to install.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-step\"><span class=\"no\">02<\/span><h3>Learn at your pace<\/h3><p>Work through the modules on any device. Your progress saves automatically as you go.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-step\"><span class=\"no\">03<\/span><h3>Complete the 6 hours<\/h3><p>The course tracks your study time to meet the state&#8217;s requirement, then unlocks your final check.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-step\"><span class=\"no\">04<\/span><h3>Get your certificate<\/h3><p>Download your Proof of Completion the instant you finish \u2014 valid for two years and ready for your exam.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- VALUE -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n      <div class=\"n6-head\">\n        <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">What&#8217;s included<\/span>\n        <h2>Your complete path to the exam.<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"n6-incl\">\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><h3>The full 6-hour course<\/h3><p>All ten modules, covering every topic on the state exam in plain language.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.5L12 21l-4.9-2.6.9-5.5-4-3.9L9.5 8 12 3z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><h3>Practice exam<\/h3><p>Questions modeled on the real state test, with an explanation for every answer.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 12l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><h3>Instant Proof of Completion<\/h3><p>Download it the moment you finish \u2014 valid two years, ready for your exam.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4 6h16v10H7l-3 3V6z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><h3>Application guide<\/h3><p>The exact steps to schedule your exam with CPS HR and file your commission.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-4.5-7-10a7 7 0 0114 0c0 5.5-7 10-7 10z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"11\" r=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><h3>Real support<\/h3><p>Questions about the course or the process? A real person answers.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cell\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M10 3l7 3v5c0 4-3 6.5-7 8-4-1.5-7-4-7-8V6l7-3z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><h3>Free retake<\/h3><p>Don&#8217;t pass the exam the first time? Take the whole course again, free.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- GUARANTEE -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n      <div class=\"n6-gtee\">\n        <div class=\"badge\"><span class=\"big\">FREE<\/span><span class=\"sm\">Retake if you fail<\/span><\/div>\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\" style=\"color:var(--brass-bright)\">The confident choice<\/span>\n          <h2>Don&#8217;t pass? Your next course is on us.<\/h2>\n          <p>Finish the course, sit the state exam, and if you don&#8217;t pass the first time you get a full, free retake \u2014 come back, review the topics that tripped you up, and go again. No hoops.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ENROLL -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" id=\"n6-offer\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n      <div class=\"n6-enroll\">\n        <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">Enrollment special ends soon<\/span>\n        <div class=\"n6-cdbox\">\n          <div class=\"n6-cdunit\"><div class=\"num\" id=\"n6-cdH\">23<\/div><div class=\"lab\">Hours<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-cdunit\"><div class=\"num\" id=\"n6-cdM\">59<\/div><div class=\"lab\">Minutes<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"n6-cdunit\"><div class=\"num\" id=\"n6-cdS\">59<\/div><div class=\"lab\">Seconds<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-cdnote\">\u23f3 $20 discount expires when the timer hits zero<\/div>\n        <div class=\"n6-eprice\"><span class=\"now\"><sup>$<\/sup>39<\/span><span class=\"was\">$59<\/span><\/div>\n        <a class=\"n6-btn n6-btn-primary n6-btn-lg\" href=\"#\" style=\"padding:20px 56px\">Enroll in the 6-Hour Course &rarr;<\/a>\n        <div class=\"n6-paynote\">Secure checkout &middot; instant access &middot; free retake if you don&#8217;t pass<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FAQ (course-specific) -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-sec\" id=\"n6-faq\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n      <div class=\"n6-head\"><span class=\"n6-eyebrow\">6-Hour course questions<\/span><h2>Answers before you enroll.<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"n6-faq\">\n        <details open><summary>Who needs to take the 6-hour notary course?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>Every first-time California notary applicant must complete the 6-hour approved course before the state exam. You also need the full 6-hour course if your previous commission expired before you reapply. Notaries renewing before their commission expires can take the 3-hour refresher instead.<\/p><\/details>\n        <details><summary>How long do I actually have to spend on the course?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>California requires a genuine six hours of study, so the course tracks your time to meet the state&#8217;s requirement. Because it&#8217;s self-paced, you can split those hours across several sittings \u2014 start on your phone, finish on your laptop \u2014 but you can&#8217;t skip ahead to the end.<\/p><\/details>\n        <details><summary>Is the 6-hour course fully online?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>Yes. It&#8217;s 100% online and self-paced, with nothing to install and nothing shipped. Your progress saves automatically, and your Proof of Completion is issued the instant you finish.<\/p><\/details>\n        <details><summary>How long is my Proof of Completion valid?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>A Proof of Completion for the 6-hour course is valid for two years from its issue date. You&#8217;ll want to pass the state exam within that window, or you&#8217;ll need to complete a 6-hour course again.<\/p><\/details>\n        <details><summary>What happens after I finish the course?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>You register for the exam with CPS HR Consulting and bring your Proof of Completion, your completed application, and a 2&#8243;x2&#8243; passport photo to the exam site. Our included application guide walks you through each step.<\/p><\/details>\n        <details><summary>What if I don&#8217;t pass the exam?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary><p>You get a free retake of the course. Complete the course, sit the exam, and if you don&#8217;t pass the first time you can take the full course again at no cost, review the topics that tripped you up, and try again.<\/p><\/details>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FINAL -->\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <section class=\"n6-final\">\n      <span class=\"n6-eyebrow\" style=\"color:var(--brass-bright)\">Start today<\/span>\n      <h2>Six hours between you and <em>your commission.<\/em><\/h2>\n      <p>Enroll now, learn at your own pace, and walk into the exam ready. Lock in the $39 rate before the timer runs out.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"n6-btn n6-btn-gold n6-btn-lg\" href=\"#n6-offer\">Enroll in the 6-Hour Course &rarr;<\/a>\n      <div class=\"n6-subcta\" style=\"color:rgba(241,236,224,.6)\">Free retake if you don&#8217;t pass &middot; instant certificate<\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"n6-wrap\">\n    <p class=\"n6-disc\"><b>State-approved education.<\/b> 6 Hour Notary is a notary public education vendor approved by the California Secretary of State (Vendor ID: <b>[PENDING&mdash;placeholder]<\/b>). This course satisfies the education requirement of California Government Code &sect;8201. The notary examination and commission are administered by the Secretary of State and CPS HR Consulting; approval of a course of study is not a state endorsement. Statistics shown elsewhere on this site are placeholders for design preview only.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ===== JSON-LD: Course + FAQ (URL points to THIS page) ===== -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"Course\",\n  \"name\":\"California 6-Hour Notary Public Course\",\n  \"description\":\"State-approved 6-hour online notary education course required for first-time California notary public applicants under Government Code \u00a78201. Covers notarial acts, identification, the notary journal and seal, fees, and prohibited acts, with exam-style practice and an instant Proof of Completion.\",\n  \"provider\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"6 Hour Notary\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\"},\n  \"url\":\"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/6-hour-notary-course\/\",\n  \"inLanguage\":\"en\",\n  \"educationalCredentialAwarded\":\"Proof of Completion (California notary education, valid 2 years)\",\n  \"hasCourseInstance\":{\"@type\":\"CourseInstance\",\"courseMode\":\"Online\",\"courseWorkload\":\"PT6H\"},\n  \"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"39.00\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"category\":\"Paid\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/6-hour-notary-course\/\"}\n}\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\":[\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who needs to take the 6-hour notary course?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Every first-time California notary applicant must complete the 6-hour approved course before the state exam. You also need the full 6-hour course if your previous commission expired before you reapply. Notaries renewing before their commission expires can take the 3-hour refresher instead.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long do I have to spend on the course?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"California requires a genuine six hours of study, so the course tracks your time to meet the state's requirement. Because it is self-paced you can split those hours across several sittings, but you cannot skip ahead to the end.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 6-hour course fully online?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. It is 100% online and self-paced, with nothing to install and nothing shipped. Progress saves automatically and your Proof of Completion is issued the instant you finish.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long is my Proof of Completion valid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A Proof of Completion for the 6-hour course is valid for two years from its issue date. You should pass the state exam within that window or complete a 6-hour course again.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens after I finish the course?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You register for the exam with CPS HR Consulting and bring your Proof of Completion, completed application, and a 2x2 passport photo to the exam site. An included application guide walks you through each step.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What if I don't pass the exam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You get a free retake of the course. Complete the course, sit the exam, and if you do not pass the first time you can take the full course again at no cost, review the topics that tripped you up, and try again.\"}}\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  var total=23*3600+59*60+59;\n  function two(n){return String(n).padStart(2,'0');}\n  function tick(){\n    if(total>0)total--;\n    var h=Math.floor(total\/3600),m=Math.floor((total%3600)\/60),s=total%60,hms=two(h)+\":\"+two(m)+\":\"+two(s);\n    var a=document.getElementById('n6-announceCd');if(a)a.textContent=hms;\n    var cH=document.getElementById('n6-cdH');if(cH)cH.textContent=two(h);\n    var cM=document.getElementById('n6-cdM');if(cM)cM.textContent=two(m);\n    var cS=document.getElementById('n6-cdS');if(cS)cS.textContent=two(s);\n  }\n  tick();setInterval(tick,1000);\n})();\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd25 ENROLLMENT SPECIAL: Save $20 on the 6-Hour Course \u2014 offer ends in 23:59:59 Home \/ 6-Hour Course The California 6-Hour Notary Course, built to pass. The complete state-approved course of study every first-time California notary must finish before the exam \u2014 100% online, self-paced, with your Proof of Completion issued the moment you&#8217;re done. &#8230; <a title=\"6 Hour Notary Course\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/?page_id=21\" aria-label=\"Read more about 6 Hour Notary Course\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22,"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/22"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6hournotary.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}