Congratulations on your new commission! Once your notary public commission packet from the Secretary of State has arrived, you will be ready to purchase the state required items to become a notary public! The following are required supplies to start working as a Notary Public

A notary public is required to purchase and file an official bond with the county clerk's office in the county where their principal place of business is located within 30 calendar days from the commencement date of the commission. (Government Code section 8213.)

A list of Secretary of State authorized seal manufacturers is mailed with the notary public commission packet. We are an approved Manufacturer.

A notary public is required to keep and maintain one active sequential journal for all of their notarial acts.

• Thumbprint pad
• Acknowledgment Forms
• Jurat Forms
• Proof of Execution Forms
• Notary Embosser

Errors and Omissions Insurance is not a requirement to have according to California State Law. Government code sections 8212 to 8214 explains the need for a Notary Bond.