Notary Public Schools in Louisiana

University of Louisiana at Monroe

• The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a continuing education program for the notary exam. Required texts for the course include the "Notary Public Official Study Guide" from the Louisiana Secretary of State. You will also need a current copy of the Louisiana Civil Code. The price of the books is $260 as of Spring 2010, and course registration is $260. The two-hour classes meet two nights a week for three months. Prices and schedules are subject to change.

  University of Louisiana at Monroe
  Division of Continuing Education
  700 University Ave.
  Monroe, LA 71209
  318-342-1030
  ce.ulm.edu/CatalogOfferingView.aspx?offeringID=68

Southeastern Louisiana University

• Southeastern Louisiana University offers a 37.5-hour program where students learn the job duties of a notary along with the types of documents they deal with. The class meets one night a week for 15 weeks, with each session lasting three hours. The program is $575, with study materials adding another $250 to the total cost.

  Southeastern Louisiana University
  Division of Extended Studies
  SLU 10858
  University Center, Room 103
  Hammond, LA 70402
  800-256-2771
  selu.edu/

Nicholls State University

• The notary program at Nicholls State University spans a total of 12 classes, each lasting two-and-a-half hours. The cost is $225 and includes the textbook. While the course is designed to prepare students for the notary exam, the school welcomes those who just want to learn more about laws in Louisiana.

  Nicholls State University
  Office of Continuing Education
  P.O. Box 2119
  Thibodaux, LA 70310
  985-448-4444
  nicholls.edu/cnc/A_testprep.htm#notary

Louisiana State University Alexandria

• Louisiana State University at Alexandria offers a two-part course where students become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of a notary. Part one focuses on real estate law, and part two covers the other subjects a notary must be familiar with. Classes meet two nights per week, with each session lasting three hours. The course runs for five months, and the fee is $880, not including the cost of books ($260).

  Louisiana State University Alexandria
  8100 Highway 71 S.
  Alexandria, LA 71302
  888-473-6417
  lsws5.lsua.edu/CatalogCategoryView.aspx?CategoryID=101