California Notary syllabus

Browse the 5 blueprint areas from the 2026 California Notary Public Handbook. The exam is 45 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. CPS HR uses scaled scoring with a pass mark of 70.

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No account needed for Area 1 samples — free allowance of 2 × 10-question tests per 24 hours. Full access unlocks the readiness test and unlimited practice across the full syllabus.