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Maya & Ben talk through California Notary Public Commissioning Exam in a 62-minute show that never stops: 12 segments, practical scenarios and quick checks. Tune in and keep studying while you browse.

  • Maya & Ben
  • English
  • 62-min show, always on
  • 12 segments

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What’s on California Notary Public Radio

Times shown in your local time · the show repeats every 62 minutes

  1. 0:0001Qualifications, Education, and Commissioning Mechanics5 min
  2. 5:0802Bonds, Jurisdiction, and Seal Safeguards5 min
  3. 10:1403Establishing Identity and Credible Witness Rules5 min
  4. 15:1204Journal Entries, Public Inquiries, and Seizures5 min
  5. 19:4805Real Property Instruments and Mandatory Thumbprints5 min
  6. 24:3406Certificates of Acknowledgment and Jurats5 min
  7. 29:4907Subscribing Witnesses and Signature by Mark5 min
  8. 35:0408Powers of Attorney, Certified Copies, and Incomplete Documents5 min
  9. 40:0409Tangible Copy Certification and Staged Online Notarization6 min
  10. 45:3810Practice of Law, Conflicts of Interest, and Prohibited Acts5 min
  11. 51:0011Advertising, Immigration Services, and Fee Limits6 min
  12. 56:3512Address Changes, Special Commissions, and Disciplinary Guidelines5 min

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About CA Notary

The California notary exam emphasizes identity verification, certificate wording, journal and thumbprint compliance, fee limits, prohibited acts, and Secretary of State administrative rules.

Exam sponsor
California Secretary of State (exam administered by CPS HR Consulting)
Assessment
45 multiple-choice (40 scored, 5 pretest)
Time limit
1 hour (60 minutes)
Passing score
Scaled score of 70 out of 100 (not a simple percentage)
Official exam information

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California Notary Public radio FAQ

Is California Notary Radio free?

Yes. California Notary Public Exam Prep Radio is free to listen to, with no sign-up. Press the power button and you join the broadcast straight away.

How does California Notary Radio work?

It is a 62-minute recorded study show that broadcasts continuously. Everyone tuned in hears the same moment, like real radio. Turn it off whenever you like; turning it back on joins the current broadcast.

How is this different from a study podcast?

It works like a study podcast that is always on. Instead of choosing an episode, you join the show in progress, and everyone on a station hears the same moment. There is no seek bar, speed control or download.

Who are the hosts?

Maya & Ben are AI-generated hosts. The show is independent study material from OpenExamPrep; check exam rules with the official exam sponsor and practice with our free questions.

Can I keep listening while I practice?

Yes. Open practice questions, study guides or flashcards on any page. The radio keeps playing, and the header has a power button to turn it off or back on.

What are the core California notary eligibility requirements?

California applicants generally must be age 18+ and legal CA residents, complete required education, pass the exam, and clear DOJ/FBI background screening through Live Scan before commissioning.

What are the main California notary fees to memorize for 2026?

The $40 due at the exam is a $20 examination fee plus a $20 application processing fee, payable to the Secretary of State; a retake is $20 (exam fee only). For practice acts, California generally caps notarial fees at $15 per signature.