Appl ID (For Filing Officer's Use Only) Secretary of State Notary Public Application Important ­ Read instructions before completing this application. 1. Applicant's Information a. Social Security Number /Individual Taxpayer Identification No. b. Date of Birth c. Driver's License or ID d. Full Legal Name: First Name Middle Name Last Name 2. Commission Name First Name Print your name exactly as you want it shown on your commission. Your legal last name must match the last name shown on your commission. Middle Name Last Name 3. Applicant's Business and Residence Information a. Name of Principal Place of Business b. County where business is located (no abbreviations) c. Telephone Number ( d. Business Location Address - Do not list a P.O. Box City (no abbreviations) State ) Zip Code CA e. Mailing Address, if different than item 3d City State Zip Code f. Residence Address - Do not list a P.O. Box City (no abbreviations) State Zip Code CA 4. Background Information Attach additional pages, if necessary. a. List any names(s) previously used. b. Provide all details if you have been held liable by a court in any suit based on fraud or misrepresentation, failure to discharge the duties of a notary public, or violation of state regulatory law. c. Provide all details relating to any professional license or notary public commission denied, revoked, restricted or suspended. d. List all convictions by any court of a misdemeanor, or a felony, and provide all details for any arrest or citation for an offense for which a trial is pending. 5. Signature and Execution · · I understand that any misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in the denial of my notary public application or revocation of my notary public commission and possible criminal liability. I declare that I am a legal California resident, or I am a federal civil service employee who is a United States citizen being appointed and commissioned on behalf of a military reservation. For Filing Officers Use Only I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: Signature: SOS/NP-30 (REV 08/2016) 2016 California Secretary of State www.sos.ca.gov/notary American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Instructions for Completing Form SOS/NP-30 Notary Public Application Read all instructions and information carefully. Questions regarding this application should be directed to the Notary Public Section at (916) 653-3595. · · · · Complete in full the Notary Public Application. Only your official signature should be written, all other information should be typed or printed legibly in blue or black ink. Attach to this application a 2" x 2" color passport photograph of yourself. Attach to this application the proof of completion certificate (3-hour or 6-hour) received from the notary public education course provider. Complete the Notary Public Application (Form SOS/NP-30) as follows: Item 1a. Instruction Enter your full social security number or your individual taxpayer identification number. Enter the month, day and year you were born. Enter your driver's license number or, if you do not have a driver's license, enter your California identification number. Enter your full name; first, middle, last and suffix (Sr., Jr., III, etc.) if applicable. Note: This name is public information and will be provided to the public upon request. · Do not alter your last name in any way. The name entered will be used for identification purposes and must match your picture identification used for entry to the examination. · If you do not have a middle name, enter "NMN" in the appropriate space. · If your first or middle name consists of an initial only, enter "Initial Only" following the initial. · The first and middle names may include initials; however, a full last name is required. · Your legal last name must match the last name shown on your commission. A full last name is required. If your last name is "Smith-Jones", you must enter "Smith-Jones". The use of "Smith" or "Jones" by itself is unacceptable. · Titles and quotes are not acceptable. · When you file your oath and bond with the county clerk, you will be required to present identification that must match the requested commission name. · If you do not work for a business, do not have a business name, or you are unemployed, enter "Self employed" or "Self". · Do not abbreviate the name of the county. · If you are unemployed, enter the name of the county that you live in. · This is optional information only. Tips 1b. 1c. 1d. 2. Type or print your name exactly as you want it to appear on your commission. 3a. Enter the name of your business. 3b. Enter the name of your county where your business is located. 3c. 3d. Enter the telephone number for your business. Enter the street address of your business where you will perform 50% of more of your notary public duties. · Do not enter a P.O. Box number. · Do not abbreviate the name of the city. · If you are unemployed, enter your residence Enter the city and zip code of your business location address. address. Note: This address is public information and will be provided · If you are self-employed, enter the address where to the public upon request. you work. Enter the address where you would like to receive notary public information, if different than your business address. · Your notary public commission will be mailed to this address. 3e. Note: This address is public information and will be posted on · The mailing address may be a P.O. Box. our website. SOS/NP-30 (REV 08/2016) 2016 California Secretary of State www.sos.ca.gov/notary American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 3f. Enter your residence address. Note: This address is public information and will be provided to the public upon request. Enter any other name(s) you have used. · Enter the address where you live. · Do not enter a P.O. Box number. · This includes maiden name(s), prior married name(s), name used prior to U.S. citizenship, previous domestic partnership name(s), etc. · Your application may be rejected if lawsuits exist and you do not provide the information. · Attach additional page(s), if necessary. 4a. 4.b If you have been held liable by a court in any civil proceeding based on fraud or misrepresentation, failure to discharge the duties of a notary public, or violation of state regulatory law provide all details in the space provided. 4c. If applicable, enter the following information: · Type of licens