Posted by CaNotary777 on 10/20/13 2:23am
Msg #488798

How many days for the commission after passing notary exam

My friend recently passed her Notary test in California. Does anyone know how long it takes nowadays for the commission to arrive in the mail ( after the results are made known electronically)
Will appreciate input. Thanks

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 10/20/13 2:55am
Msg #488799

It varies greatly. Passing the exam is only one of the many items that need to be done. After passin gthe exam you have to get fingerprinted and go throughthe background check. Those results need to be back to the Sec of State's office and waiting in your file when your file come sup for review.

They review files based on the exam date.

If everything is done and in place when the file comes up for review, then they'll issue the commisison that day. If not...they'll send a letter and go from there.

They seem to be REALLY ahead right now... likely because the number of applications is way down.

As of today they're processing files for people who took the exam on 9/28/2013. That's pretty crazy, actually.

You can alwasy chek here: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/processing-times.htm


Again, though... that doesn't guarantee a commission will be issued then... each file and application is different and they may request more information or require you to re-do your fingerprints... any number of problems can pop up.

At any rate, it's wise to take the exam and get everything done at least 4-6 months before you need the commission issued. Renewing notaries should start, IMO, 12 months in advance so everything is there and collecting dust when the renewal file is reviewed.

Reply by CaNotary777 on 10/20/13 10:55pm
Msg #488913

Thanks Marian for providing the valuable info.

I sincerely appreciate it

Reply by SunnyCA on 10/20/13 11:43am
Msg #488832

It took 10 weeks from the time I took the exam to receive my commission. At that time I was told CA SOS was receiving 5,000 applications per month!

Reply by SunnyCA on 10/20/13 11:45am
Msg #488833

P.S. This was a year ago, so things may have changed since then.

Reply by CaNotary777 on 10/20/13 10:58pm
Msg #488914

Thank you very much Sunny for taking time out and replying

Reply by Cali_RicM on 10/20/13 5:31pm
Msg #488880

Mine took a total of 5 weeks - test to stamp.
I did the Live Scan the day after I saw that I passed the test.
I got the bond done in one day; I just drove to the insurance company's office, then took the bond right to the recorder's office.