For a list of notaries public who hold active notary public commissions simply download this compressed file (ZIP). After decompressing the file, the file can be opened with any text editor. However, for optimum utility, import the active-notary.txt file into a database to permit better searching and sorting capability, since the number of records exceeds the maximum record limit for most spreadsheet programs.
The active-notary.txt file, which is updated each business day, includes:
- Notary public name (last name and name suffix, first name, and middle name);
- Business name (if the notary public is self-employed, the business name field will be blank);
- Business mailing address;
- Filing county code number (county where the oath of office and bond are on file) (PDF);
- Commission number; and
- Commission expiration date.
For information concerning inactive notaries public (i.e., expired, revoked, suspended, or failed to qualify), please contact the Notary Public Section.
Disclaimer of Warranties/Accuracy of Data: Although the data provided through this search have been produced and processed from sources believed to be accurate and reliable, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information so provided. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The Secretary of State’s office provides this information on an “as is” basis. Some information also may be omitted from publication as provided by California law. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary rights ARE DISCLAIMED. Changes may be periodically added to the information provided herein; these changes may or may not be incorporated in any new version of the published information. If you have obtained information from the Secretary of State’s website from a source other than the Secretary of State’s website, be aware that electronic data can be altered subsequent to original distribution. If you find any errors or omissions, we encourage you to report your findings to the Notary Public Section.
