Notary Public Preparatory

Notary Public Preparatory

Next Class: Spring 2024 

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Notary Public Preparatory is an on-campus, 16-session (48 contact hours) course that provides preparation for Louisiana's State Notary exam that is given no less than twice a year. Class discussions will focus on the transactions that notaries are authorized to draft and execute as granted by Louisiana law. The transactions include but are not limited to: mortgages, immovable property conveyances, motor vehicle conveyances, leases, contracts, legal descriptions, successions, wills, trusts, and community property regime. The Louisiana court system and the Notary Public's role within that system will be included in the discussion. Please note that successful preparation for the exam will require extensive reading outside of the classroom. This class will be held in-person on the Loyola Uptown Campus. 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and 4.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

Required textbook: The Fundamentals of Louisiana Notarial Law and Practice exam study guide, available from the Louisiana Secretary of State office website: http://sos.la.gov/Notary

Prerequisites: The online Notary Exam Pre-Assessment is mandatory before taking the exam. The deadline to register for the state notary exam is 30 days prior to the exam. The applicant must both qualify and complete the notary pre-assessment at least 37 days prior to the exam. Complete information about the pre-assessment, the exam, etc. can be found on the Secretary of State website: http://sos.la.gov/Notary

Discounts

Discounts available for Loyola alumni, current Loyola students, Loyola faculty and staff, and active duty or retired military.

Must email qualifying ID to PACS@loyno.edu upon registration.

Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act

Are you a job seeker? 

Have you recently been laid off from your job? Have you only been able to obtain part-time work? Have you been self-employed, but the economy or a natural disaster has put you out of business? Have you been dependent on the income of another family member and are no longer supported by that income; and are unemployed or underemployed?  

WIOA Training Funding

If you are unemployed or underemployed, you may qualify for the Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act (WIOA) funding. In Louisiana, WIOA awards may fund up to $8,000 for Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) approved training programs. 

The Notary Public Preparatory course is an LWC approved training program. 

How do I find out if I qualify?

To find out if you qualify for WIOA funding, you may contact your local workforce office or register on the Louisiana Workforce Commission HiRE website. JOB1 serves as the local workforce office for the New Orleans region. If you would like to learn more about WIOA, visit our WIOA page or contact our Workforce Development & Partnerships Administrator, Chelsea Gaspard, at crgaspar@loyno.edu. 

Additional Information

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