This half-day renewal course is required for existing Notaries Public who are renewing their commission. The renewal course and exam must be taken prior to the expiration of your current commission. If your existing commission expires prior to taking the course and exam, then the full “Become a Notary Public” course is required. This half-day course will prepare you for the state notary exam. This is a live online course with plenty of interaction with the instructor and lots of opportunity to ask questions. Instructor will provide instructions for registering for the state notary exam, which is held periodically in So. San Francisco and San Jose. Instructor will contact you for payment of $35 materials fee in advance of the course and will mail you the materials you will need for the class. Per State law, late arrivals will not be permitted in class.