Notary Resources & Helpful Links

Below are links to official organizations and helpful resources for notary publics and those seeking notary services. We believe in transparency and providing direct access to authoritative information.

• **National Notary Association (NNA)**

• The NNA is the nation's leading professional organization for notaries, providing education, training, and resources to ensure notaries uphold the highest standards of practice.

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•  **NNA Website:** [https://www.nationalnotary.org/](https://www.nationalnotary.org/)

•  **Find a Notary (NNA Database):** [https://www.nationalnotary.org/locator]

•  **NNA Notary Public Handbook (General Information):** [https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/national-notary-handbook](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/national-notary-handbook)

• **California Secretary of State**

• The California Secretary of State's office is responsible for commissioning and regulating notary publics in California. Their website provides essential information for both notaries and the public.

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•  **CA Secretary of State - Notary Public & Apostille Section:** [https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary](https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary)

• **CA Notary Public Handbook:** [https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/notary-public/notary-public-handbook/](https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/notary-public/notary-public-handbook/)

• **Verify a California Notary Public Commission:** [https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/notary-public/notary-public-search](https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/notary-public/notary-public-search)

• **American Association of Notaries (AAN)**

• The AAN is another reputable organization offering support, education, and supplies for notary publics across the United States.

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• **AAN Website:** [https://www.usnotaries.com/](https://www.usnotaries.com/)

• **AAN Notary Public Bond & E&O Insurance:** [https://www.usnotaries.com/notary-bond/](https://www.usnotaries.com/notary-bond/)

• **AAN Notary Training Resources:** [https://www.usnotaries.com/notary-training/](https://www.usnotaries.com/notary-training/)