Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-
testing? -
correct answer ✅1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable)
3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that
expiration date is in 3 months.
2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the
notary public who is a non-resident? -
correct answer ✅The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of
renewal, even if in excellent, good standing? -
correct answer ✅Yes, in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements,
although not limited to these? -
correct answer ✅1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
,Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar
instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding
prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective
draft act.
6) 18 years old.
5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? -
correct answer ✅Yes, receives an ID card within 2 weeks of
Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application.
6) What is the term of the notary public commission? -
correct answer ✅4 years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? -
correct answer ✅Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing
Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? -
correct answer ✅Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration,
a renewal application is posted to the notary public, which must be
completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk.
,Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
9) What does a notary public do? -
correct answer ✅1) Administer oaths / affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers
of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of
exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting
the same for non-payment.
10) Who commissions or license a notary public? -
correct answer ✅Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the
original oath of office and signature of the newly appointed notary
public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and
does not at least retain an office address within the state? -
correct answer ✅By doing so he vacates his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? -
correct answer ✅As many as he/she likes.
, Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test
center? -
correct answer ✅1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the notary public and can result in the
removal from the office, possible imprisonment or both? -
correct answer ✅1) Giving advice on law, drawing papers, or any
legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting
paid (it's ok to give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
Answers
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-
testing? -
correct answer ✅1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable)
3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that
expiration date is in 3 months.
2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the
notary public who is a non-resident? -
correct answer ✅The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of
renewal, even if in excellent, good standing? -
correct answer ✅Yes, in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements,
although not limited to these? -
correct answer ✅1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
,Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar
instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding
prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective
draft act.
6) 18 years old.
5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? -
correct answer ✅Yes, receives an ID card within 2 weeks of
Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application.
6) What is the term of the notary public commission? -
correct answer ✅4 years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? -
correct answer ✅Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing
Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? -
correct answer ✅Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration,
a renewal application is posted to the notary public, which must be
completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk.
,Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
9) What does a notary public do? -
correct answer ✅1) Administer oaths / affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers
of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of
exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting
the same for non-payment.
10) Who commissions or license a notary public? -
correct answer ✅Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the
original oath of office and signature of the newly appointed notary
public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and
does not at least retain an office address within the state? -
correct answer ✅By doing so he vacates his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? -
correct answer ✅As many as he/she likes.
, Notary Public Exam Questions &
Answers
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test
center? -
correct answer ✅1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the notary public and can result in the
removal from the office, possible imprisonment or both? -
correct answer ✅1) Giving advice on law, drawing papers, or any
legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting
paid (it's ok to give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
