Licensing · Notary
New York Notary Public Exam
New York's notary exam: the Notary Public License Law, acknowledgments, oaths and affidavits, fees, misconduct and electronic notarization.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 6, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Set by
- New York Department of State
- Exam
- Multiple choice, 1 hour; results are pass or fail
- Term
- 4 years, no bond
- Tip
- Study the Notary Public License Law booklet
What you'll practise
Try a question
How does the signer appear for a New York electronic notarization?
- Through live audio-video communication with the notary
- By sending a scanned copy of the signed document to the notary by email
- By recording a video and sending it later
- By telephone, with a code sent by text
Show the answer
A. Through live audio-video communication with the notary — The communication must allow real-time interaction.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Appointment and term
- Identifying signers
- Notarial acts
- Fees
- Signature, stamp and records
- Electronic notarization
- Prohibited acts and misconduct
- Legal terms
- Powers and duties
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What is the real New York Notary like?
Set by: New York Department of State. Exam: Multiple choice, 1 hour; results are pass or fail. Term: 4 years, no bond. Tip: Study the Notary Public License Law booklet.
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