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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Bond (LA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Louisiana

Which notaries are not required to post any bond?

  1. Notaries who are licensed attorneys at law
  2. Notaries who work for a bank or a lender
  3. Notaries who are aged seventy or older
  4. Notaries holding statewide jurisdiction
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A. Notaries who are licensed attorneys at law — La. R.S. 35:72.

Question 2 · Louisiana

Since February 1, 2026, what bond amount must a non-attorney Louisiana notary maintain?

  1. $50,000
  2. $100,000
  3. $25,000
  4. $5,000
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A. $50,000 — La. R.S. 35:71(A), as amended by Acts 2025, No. 258, eff. Feb. 1, 2026.

Question 3 · Louisiana

What happens to a non-attorney notary who fails to renew and file the bond on time?

  1. The secretary of state must first file a rule to show cause in district court
  2. The notary may keep acting for ninety days while paying a daily late penalty
  3. The commission is automatically suspended until the bond is filed
  4. The commission is revoked and the person must retake the exam
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C. The commission is automatically suspended until the bond is filed — La. R.S. 35:71(E).

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