We are offering classes on campus and through livestream, take one or both for the price of one. As the exam has become more difficult to pass, taking advantage of our offer will ensure your success.

Whether you want to boost your income, create a new job opportunity, provide a service to your community, or increase your value to your current employer, this is the perfect opportunity. In this Secretary of State approved class, you will learn how to perform valuable services by certifying or witnessing signatures on official documents. Notary skills are valuable in almost any industry: real estate, legal, medical and banking to name just a few. This class gives you the knowledge to pass the exam and practice as an effective Notary. Participants receive 2 practice tests and will take the official Notary exam directly following the class. 

Registration covers the Seminar Guidebook, SOS handbook, Proof of Completion, notary application, and access to the instructor’s site with additional educational materials; however, this is optional. 

Important, Please Read: After registering with Community Education at Las Positas College, create an account here to access optional study materials before your seminar:, www.notarypublicseminars.com/signup .

Your registration fee includes access to NPS study guides and powerpoint presentations. Please utilize this site prior to class. It is highly recommended that you study information on the NPS teaching site prior to class as the exam has become more difficult. Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions. No refunds are available once study materials have been accessed.

Bring the following items to take the exam:

• Proper ID, which may be one of the following: State-issued Driver’s license or ID card, Canadian or Mexican Driver’s license, U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government, or U.S. military ID card
• one 2 x 2” color passport-size photograph. You may not use the photo that is in your current passport. You need a separate photo that is standard passport size that is given to the Secretary of State proctor as part of your exam application.
• Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. (This fee is in addition to the class fee.)
•  #2 pencil

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants. Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 8:15 a.m. You must return from breaks on time. 

Cost: $99 collected at time of registration with Community Education

• $45 collected in advance via payment link provided prior to the start of class or on site for private exam seat and seminar materials (cash or check only).
• $40 for notary exam and application. Retake fee is $20. Check or money order made payable to the Secratary of State. This is due on the day of the exam. 

Now offering classes on campus and through livestream, take one or both for the price of one.

See below for LIVE STREAM and in-person class dates and times. 

Please note that you will need to purchase a parking permit to park on campus. Daily or semester permits can be purchased here: www.tocite.net/laspositascollege/portal