Applicant's Business and Residence Information Do not use abbreviations in the California County and City fields. a. Name of Principal Place of Notary Business.This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. In California, Notaries cannot complete jurat or proof of execution certificates that come from out of state. View a list of the available Notary Public forms available from the California Secretary of State's office here. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the California Secretary of State website .3. Take a look at our online California notary resources for a list of forms, common notary questions, notary codes and additional information. Notary Application: I have indicated if this is a new commission or a recommission. If this is a recommission I have provided my state file number. To become a notary in Idaho, you must be an Idaho resident, complete a notary application and pay the state filing fee.