One of the first things you may choose to do once you pass the California Bar Examination is to attend a swearing-in ceremony where large groups of attorneys take the attorney oath at the same time. Taking the oath is not just a ritual, it is required for admission to practice law in the state of California.  But due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to keep everyone safe, all swearing-in ceremonies have been cancelled. However, there are a number of officials in California who are authorized to administer the oath, including Notaries!

If you passed the California Bar Exam, congratulations! If you have met all other requirements, you are now ready to take the attorney's oath. You will soon receive more details about your State Bar license and how to proceed with enrollment. Once you have received your oath package, you are ready to be sworn-in. To do so, please make sure you have filled out your oath card completely. Next, schedule your swearing in ceremony here. A commissioned, bonded and insured California Notary Public will come to you at your location, swear you in and, sign your oath card which can then be mailed to the CA State Bar Association specifically to the address on the card.

That’s it! It’s that easy. Don’t wait and see if swearing in ceremonies resume later this year, take your oath now and get ahead of the pack! To find a mobile notary in your area, search “mobile notary services” and your city and state.