Official exam domain

Administrative Procedures

Applications, education, testing, Live Scan, address changes, renewal, and the 30-day oath-and-bond deadline.

Current exam structure45 questions · 60 minutes
40scored5pilot70scaled pass

Scaled scoring is not a simple raw percentage.

Choose the correct course

New and expired applicants use an approved six-hour course. A qualifying active notary may use a three-hour refresher only before expiration.

Exam and application move together

Bring the current application, photo, Proof of Completion, identification, confirmation, and correct payment to the exam.

Live Scan follows a passing result

Submit fingerprints after passing and retain ATI information.

Protect the 30-day filing period

File oath and bond with the correct county clerk within 30 calendar days from the commission start date.

Common exam traps

  • Using a three-hour refresher after expiration
  • Doing Live Scan as the first step
  • Missing the 30-day filing deadline
  • Testing more than once in a calendar month
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