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What was my test score and did I pass the notary public exam?

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Categories: Frequently Asked Questions

Comments: 4

How long does it take to receive my State Exam results?

We get this call quite often from our students. We sure would like to give you the results, however, we do not receive individual scores.

Below is the answer from the Secretary of State:

  • Results from your Notary Public Examination will be emailed to the email address you provided on your application or mailed via United States Postal Service 15 to 25 business days following the examination.
  • Exam result information will not be discussed over the phone.
  • If it has been more than 20 business days from your exam date, you can contact CPS HR Consulting at (916) 263-3520 ext. 5 or via email at notaryinfo@cpshr.us or their website http://www.cpshr.us/exams/notary/index.html for assistance.

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  1. Wanda  Clayton Wanda Clayton Took exam in November 23,2019 haven’t got results was told it would take 3 weeks to get results Monday, December 23, 2019
  2. The author You are correct, Wanda, that it is about 3 weeks to receive results; however, it is 15 business days after examination and remember holidays need to be included. Exam results will not be discussed over the telephone.

    If it has been longer than the 15 business days, you will have to contact CPS and/or the Secretary of State. Below is their contact information.

    CPS INFORMATION
    Cooperative Personnel Services
    241 Lathrop Way, Suite A
    Sacramento, CA 95815
    (916) 263-3520 ext. 5.
    Email: notaryinfo@cpshr.us

    SECRETARY OF STATE INFORMATION
    Main Office Address
    1500 11th Street – 2nd Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Tel: (916) 653-6814
    Fax: (916) 653-9580
    http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary
    Business Programs Division
    Notary Public & Special Filings Section
    Tel: (916) 653-3595
    Fax: (916) 653-9580
    Correspondence Address:
    P. O. Box 942877
    Sacramento, CA 94277-0001
    Monday, December 23, 2019
  3. Erma vera Erma vera I have not received my results been 15 days or more need to knw if i passed thank u Wednesday, May 12, 2021
  4. The author Here is the current information about testing from CPS:

    Exam results are emailed to the email address on record (when an email is provided) and available in your online account.
    Due to COVID19 and significant shipping delays due to the holiday season, our current results processing timeline is 15-20 business days. Business days are Monday - Friday, excluding holiday closures. We thank you for your patience.
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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