LOUISIANA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE TEST 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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,CORE DOMAINS*
Louisiana Civil Law Notarial System Fundamentals*
Qualification, Filing, and Exam Administration Requirements*
Authentic Acts and Notarial Authority*
Property, Real Estate, and Transaction Workflows*
Bonds, Liability, and 2026 Compliance Changes*
Professional Boundaries, Ethics, and Risk Prevention*
Oaths, Affidavits, and Certificate Compliance*
Successions, Testaments, and Trusts*
INTRODUCTION*
,This practice exam prepares candidates for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination by assessing critical
understanding of Louisiana's unique civil-law notarial system. The test measures knowledge of notarial law,
authentic acts, property instruments, oath and certificate compliance, and Secretary of State commissioning
rules. All 100 questions are multiple-choice, many presented through real-world scenarios typical of Louisiana
notarial practice. The exam emphasizes applied professional judgment, regulatory compliance, ethical
standards, and decision-making in high-stakes transactions. Success requires mastering both foundational
theory and practical execution of notarial formalities under Louisiana law.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Under Louisiana law, which system of law serves as the foundation for the notarial system, derived from Roman
Law rather than English common law?
A. Common Law
B. Statutory Law
C. Civil Law
D. Administrative Law
🟢 C. Civil Law
🔴 RATIONALE: Louisiana's notarial system is based on Civil Law, derived from Roman Law, where only the
Legislature enacts state law and court decisions do not establish precedents.
, Question 2
What is the minimum scaled score required to pass the Louisiana Notary Public Examination?
A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80
🟢 B. 70
🔴 RATIONALE: The Louisiana Secretary of State requires a minimum scaled score of 70 to pass the exam.
Question 3
Effective February 1, 2026, what is the required surety bond amount for non-attorney Louisiana notaries?
A. $25,000
B. $35,000
C. $50,000
D. $100,000
🟢 C. $50,000
🔴 RATIONALE: Starting February 1, 2026, non-attorney notaries must carry a $50,000 surety bond; error-
and-omission policies are noAccepted as substitutes.
Question 4
Which fee is required for the Application to Qualify for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination?
A. $25
B. $30
C. $35
D. $100
🟢 C. $35
🔴 RATIONALE: The Application to Qualify fee is $35, as specified by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE| INSTANT DOWNLOAD
,CORE DOMAINS*
Louisiana Civil Law Notarial System Fundamentals*
Qualification, Filing, and Exam Administration Requirements*
Authentic Acts and Notarial Authority*
Property, Real Estate, and Transaction Workflows*
Bonds, Liability, and 2026 Compliance Changes*
Professional Boundaries, Ethics, and Risk Prevention*
Oaths, Affidavits, and Certificate Compliance*
Successions, Testaments, and Trusts*
INTRODUCTION*
,This practice exam prepares candidates for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination by assessing critical
understanding of Louisiana's unique civil-law notarial system. The test measures knowledge of notarial law,
authentic acts, property instruments, oath and certificate compliance, and Secretary of State commissioning
rules. All 100 questions are multiple-choice, many presented through real-world scenarios typical of Louisiana
notarial practice. The exam emphasizes applied professional judgment, regulatory compliance, ethical
standards, and decision-making in high-stakes transactions. Success requires mastering both foundational
theory and practical execution of notarial formalities under Louisiana law.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Under Louisiana law, which system of law serves as the foundation for the notarial system, derived from Roman
Law rather than English common law?
A. Common Law
B. Statutory Law
C. Civil Law
D. Administrative Law
🟢 C. Civil Law
🔴 RATIONALE: Louisiana's notarial system is based on Civil Law, derived from Roman Law, where only the
Legislature enacts state law and court decisions do not establish precedents.
, Question 2
What is the minimum scaled score required to pass the Louisiana Notary Public Examination?
A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80
🟢 B. 70
🔴 RATIONALE: The Louisiana Secretary of State requires a minimum scaled score of 70 to pass the exam.
Question 3
Effective February 1, 2026, what is the required surety bond amount for non-attorney Louisiana notaries?
A. $25,000
B. $35,000
C. $50,000
D. $100,000
🟢 C. $50,000
🔴 RATIONALE: Starting February 1, 2026, non-attorney notaries must carry a $50,000 surety bond; error-
and-omission policies are noAccepted as substitutes.
Question 4
Which fee is required for the Application to Qualify for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination?
A. $25
B. $30
C. $35
D. $100
🟢 C. $35
🔴 RATIONALE: The Application to Qualify fee is $35, as specified by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
