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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (RI): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 14 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Rhode Island

What is the minimum age for a Rhode Island notary applicant?

  1. 18
  2. 21
  3. 16
  4. 19
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A. 18 — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-15(b)(1).

Question 2 · Rhode Island

On the Rhode Island Notary Knowledge Assessment, what score demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the office?

  1. 70% or higher
  2. 80% or higher
  3. 75% or higher
  4. 90% or higher
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B. 80% or higher — RI Notary Public Manual (rev. 7/2024), Notary Knowledge Assessment; statute requires sufficient knowledge, §42-30.1-15(b)(6).

Question 3 · Rhode Island

How many police officers from each state and local police department may be appointed notaries under §42-30.1-15(e)?

  1. Two, identified in writing by the chief
  2. One, chosen by the department
  3. Three, chosen by the Governor
  4. Any number the chief of police requests in writing
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A. Two, identified in writing by the chief — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-15(e).

Question 4 · Rhode Island

Which connection to Rhode Island satisfies the residency requirement for a notary commission?

  1. Voter registration in a Rhode Island city or town
  2. Residence in the state for at least one full year
  3. Residence, or a place of employment or practice, in the state
  4. Ownership of real property in the state
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C. Residence, or a place of employment or practice, in the state — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-15(b)(3).

Question 5 · Rhode Island

Which applicants must be appointed regardless of residence on presenting a certified copy of their certificate?

  1. State employees and municipal workers
  2. Rhode Island bar members in good standing and CPAs
  3. Licensed real estate brokers and bank officers
  4. Insurance producers and title agents
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B. Rhode Island bar members in good standing and CPAs — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-15(c).

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