# California eProcure #0000040309

California Secretary of State Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0) Systems Integration Solicitation

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2027
**Identifier:** 0000040309
**NAICS:** 541512, 541511, 541519

The California Secretary of State is seeking a systems integration contractor for the Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0), aiming to modernize its legacy notary public system.
- Government Buyer:
  - California Secretary of State
  - State of California, Business Programs Division, Legal Affairs Unit, Notary Public Section
- Project Scope:
  - Replace a 30-year-old Power Builder/Oracle-based system with a modern, cloud-based solution
  - Support notary public applications, background checks, education vendors, testing, seal manufacturers, disciplinary tracking, Apostille issuance, and Remote Online Notarization (RON) vendors
  - Provide secure online services, data management, and integration with external agencies (DOJ, DCSS, CPS HR, County Clerks)
  - Enable public information access and compliance with legislative changes
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Industry-specific software for notary automation
  - System management, finance/accounting & ERP, configuration management, and web platform development software
  - Software maintenance and support services
  - Access management and application administration services
  - Comprehensive project management, system architecture, data migration, training, testing, and maintenance deliverables
- Unique Requirements:
  - Phased approach: initiation/planning, design/development/testing/implementation, legislative enhancements, maintenance/operations
  - Mandatory stabilization period post-launch
  - Transition out support for at least six months prior to contract end if options are exercised
  - Integration with multiple external agencies and support for statutory/regulatory changes
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified systems integrators capable of delivering a full IT modernization solution.

### Description

The Secretary of State (SOS) seeks to retain a systems integration contractor to design, develop, implement, and maintain a cloud-based solution for the Notary Automation Project 2.0 (NAP 2.0). This project will replace California's current Legacy NAP System, which is approximately 30 years old and uses a Power Builder application with an Oracle database. The new NAP 2.0 Solution will be planned, developed, tested, and deployed in phases to modernize and improve the notary automation system.

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