You mention Los Angeles County so I'm going to assume you're in California.
According the Secretary of State website:
Check List
The following is a check list identifying the steps that must be completed to obtain a notary public commission:
Complete Approved Education
Register for the Exam
Take the Exam
Submit Fingerprints via Live Scan
Await Commission Packet
Purchase Notary Public Materials
File Notary Public Oath & Bond
Here's the URL: http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/qualifications/
Insofar as the county office, please call them to find out if they're open for business. If not, you can go before any duly commissioned notary for the Oath.
As to the notary stamp, Ilene already addressed this. Just remember, you are not a notary until you've taken the Oath and the bond is filed.
All your questions can be answered by visiting the SOS website. Good luck! 
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