Notary Exam Question #004
General Information/Appointment and Qualifications/Notary Public Education
According to Government Code section 8201(a)(3) and (b), what is the requirement for all persons being appointed as a notary public?
- They must have previous commission experience.
- They must complete a six-hour course of study approved by the Secretary of State.
- They must pass an oral examination.
- They must have a current California notary public commission.
- They must have previous commission experience.
- They must complete a six-hour course of study approved by the Secretary of State.
- They must pass an oral examination.
- They must have a current California notary public commission.
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All persons are required to take and satisfactorily complete a six-hour course of study approved by the Secretary of State prior to appointment as a notary public. Please note that all persons being appointed, no matter how many commission terms held in the past, are required to take the initial six-hour course of study. (Government Code section 8201(a)(3) and (b))