Irvine Mobile Notary Q&A:
True or False Question:
An Irvine Mobile Notary (or any California Notary Public Signing Agent) must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a legal resident of any state in the US
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have satisfactorily completed a notary public course approved by the Secretary of State
- Must have scheduled the written Notary Public examination as prescribed by the Secretary of State, but not necessarily have taken the exam yet
- Pass a background check by both the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Answer:
False! All notaries in California must legally reside within it's borders. If he or she lives in another state, they may not become a certified notary public. Of course they may qualify to be a notary in their state of residence.
Additionally, California's Secretary of State requires that a California mobile notary must be 18, not 21 as stated above. And finally, the soon-to-be notary must also have passed the written Notary Public examination. Simply having the notary test schedule is insufficient.
If you want to learn more about becoming an Orange County Mobile Notary please read our FAQ: What are the Notary Public Qualifications.

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