Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Government Exam Prep

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Government Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand government, public service, and notary licensing exams — including state Notary Public exams (CA, TX, NY, FL, and 30+ more), Notary Signing Agent (NSA), FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test), Firefighter I & II, Certified Fire Inspector, Hazmat Technician, FEMA NIMS/ICS, Certified Court Interpreter, IIMC Municipal Clerk (CMC/MMC), and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, statute references, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt....

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Author

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Episodes

California Notary Exam Prep 16, Authorized California Notarial Acts 21.08.2026 3:07

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical difference between an acknowledgment, where a sig...

California Notary Exam Prep 15, Renewal Resignation and Commission Expiration 20.08.2026 2:00

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The mandatory 30-day deadline to deliver all notarial journals...

California Notary Exam Prep 14, Name Address and Business Changes 19.08.2026 3:16

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The mandatory 30-day deadline to notify the Secretary of State...

California Notary Exam Prep 13, Employer Relationships and Notary Tools 18.08.2026 3:09

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That a notary's seal and journal are their exclusive personal...

California Notary Exam Prep 12, Jurisdiction Venue and County Filing 17.08.2026 3:05

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A California notary's jurisdiction to perform notarial acts is...

California Notary Exam Prep 11, Surety Bond vs Errors and Omissions Insurance 16.08.2026 2:49

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The $15,000 Surety Bond is a mandatory California requirement...

California Notary Exam Prep 10, Oath Bond and Thirty-Day Deadline 15.08.2026 2:34

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The 30-day filing deadline for a California Notary's oath and...

California Notary Exam Prep 09, Commission Issuance and Four-Year Term 14.08.2026 2:54

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A California notary commission is issued only after passing th...

California Notary Exam Prep 08, Live Scan and Background Screening 13.08.2026 2:56

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That passing the California Notary exam does not guarantee a c...

California Notary Exam Prep 07, Results Retakes and Score Validity 12.08.2026 2:25

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A passing score on the California Notary exam is 70% or higher...

California Notary Exam Prep 06, Exam Registration Fees and Check-In 11.08.2026 2:57

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The current California Notary exam fee is $40 for new applican...

California Notary Exam Prep 05, Application Photo and Required Forms 10.08.2026 2:53

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to correctly format your legal and commission names per Ca...

California Notary Exam Prep 04, Six-Hour Course and Three-Hour Refresher 09.08.2026 2:15

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - All new California Notary applicants must complete a six-hour...

California Notary Exam Prep 03, Applicant Eligibility Requirements 08.08.2026 3:14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - You must be a legal California resident, at least 18 years old...

California Notary Exam Prep 02, Role Authority and Impartiality 07.08.2026 2:57

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A California Notary is a public officer tasked with acting as...

California Notary Exam Prep 01, Exam Format and Passing Score 06.08.2026 2:08

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That a six-hour, state-approved education course is mandatory...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 100, Continuing Education and Staying Current 05.08.2026 2:47

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That Arizona does not mandate continuing education for notary...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 99, Maintaining the Journal as Legal Evidence 04.08.2026 3:24

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona notary journal is official legal evidence admissibl...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 98, Avoiding UPL — Don't Choose for Signer 03.08.2026 2:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Choosing a notarial act for a signer constitutes the Unauthori...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 97, Impartiality — Never Pressure or Take Sides 02.08.2026 3:14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona notary must always act as an impartial third-party...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 96, Correcting Errors on Certificates — Line Through, Initial, Date 01.08.2026 2:41

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The only acceptable method to correct minor errors on an Arizo...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 95, Loose Notarial Certificates — When and How to Attach 31.07.2026 2:30

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona notary must attach a loose certificate when a docum...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 94, Apostilles and Document Authentication 30.07.2026 3:24

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That only the Arizona Secretary of State can issue an apostill...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 93, Out-of-State Documents — Notarial Act Must Occur in AZ 29.07.2026 2:32

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That an Arizona notary's jurisdiction is strictly limited to t...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 92, Refusing Service — Valid Reasons Only 28.07.2026 3:19

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific circumstances under which an Arizona notary MUST...