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The California Secretary of State has submitted a budget change proposal for $9.8 million for the Notary Automation Program Replacement (NAP 2.0) for the 2026-27 budget year, part of a project that began in 2022 with a total estimated cost of $58.3 million. The existing system, used by over 146,000 notaries public, is approximately 30 years old and struggles with integration into current technologies.

The business analysis phase was approved in August 2022, with an alternatives analysis phase to follow in July 2024. The new NAP system is also required to comply with Senate Bill 696, mandating full online capabilities for notaries by 2030.