Verify California notary public commissions via the Secretary of State. The active notary list is updated each business day and includes commission expiration dates and business names.
⚠️Portal links are verified regularly but government websites change without notice. If this link appears broken, use the button below to visit the state's main website, then navigate to their business search tool. Found a broken link? Suggest a correction →
Commission type (traditional/electronic/remote online)
Disciplinary actions or revocations
Pro tip
Always verify the notary's commission expiration date AND commission number before accepting a notarized document. An expired commission makes the notarization invalid regardless of the seal.
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