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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

The core principles tested in state notary exams: identifying signers, acknowledgments, jurats, impartiality and what a notary must refuse. Rules differ by state.

Questions last checked against the official sources on October 9, 2026.

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Set by
Each state (not all require an exam)
Topics
Identification, notarial acts, ethics
Varies
Fees, journals, terms by state
Tip
Study your state's handbook

What you'll practise

  1. Notary principles45 questions · 60 min
  2. State law20 questions · 30 min

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What is a copy certification?

  1. Certifying a copy of any document, including birth and death certificates, in every state as a standard act
  2. Certifying that a document's contents are true
  3. A notarial act certifying that a copy is a true copy of an original, where state law allows it
  4. Making a photocopy of the notary's commission
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C. A notarial act certifying that a copy is a true copy of an original, where state law allows it — Many states don't allow notaries to certify copies of public records such as vital records.

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Set by: Each state (not all require an exam). Topics: Identification, notarial acts, ethics. Varies: Fees, journals, terms by state. Tip: Study your state's handbook.

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