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The New York Notary Public exam is a 40-question, multiple-choice test administered by the New York Department of State. Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam and must score at least 70% (28 out of 40) to pass. No pre-licensing course is required, though study is strongly recommended. The exam is available in English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Chinese. New York ranks among the top five states by number of commissioned notaries in the U.S. (NNA, 2022). ExamPal offers 550+ practice questions aligned with the topics covered in the official Notary Public License Law pamphlet.

Exam Details

Exam Overview

Administered by

New York Department of State

Exam Format

40 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes

Passing Score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam Fee

$15

Prerequisite

None required (study recommended)

Commission Term

4-year term

Topics Covered

ExamPal covers all major topics tested on the New York Notary exam. Our questions are grounded in official study materials.

New York Executive Law

Article 6 of the Executive Law — appointment, qualifications, powers, and duties of notaries public.

Real Property Law

Requirements for acknowledgments and proofs of conveyances under New York Real Property Law.

Notary Fees & Procedures

Statutory fee schedules, proper notarial acts, and certificate wording requirements.

Oaths & Affirmations

Administering oaths, taking affidavits, and the legal distinction between oaths and affirmations.

Misconduct & Penalties

Grounds for removal, forgery implications, fraud, and unauthorized practice of law.

Special Procedures

Safe deposit box access, protests of negotiable instruments, and election law provisions.

Why study with ExamPal

Everything you need to prepare for and pass the New York Notary exam, in one app.

  • 550+ exam-style practice questions
  • Timed mock exams matching the real 40-question format
  • Detailed explanations grounded in the official NY Notary Public License Law pamphlet
  • FSRS spaced repetition for efficient review
  • Mistakes notebook to track and retry weak areas
  • Pass Guarantee with Quarterly or Annual plan

New York Notary Exam — Common Questions

How many questions are on the New York notary exam?
The New York notary exam has 40 multiple-choice questions with four answer options each. You have 60 minutes to complete the test. Results are reported as pass or fail only — no numerical score is provided.
What score do you need to pass the NY notary exam?
You need to correctly answer at least 70% of the questions — 28 out of 40 — to pass the New York notary exam.
How much does the New York notary exam cost?
The exam fee is $15, payable by check, money order, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard). Cash is not accepted.
Do you need to take a course before the NY notary exam?
No. New York does not require a pre-licensing course to sit for the notary exam. However, studying the official Notary Public License Law booklet published by the Department of State is strongly recommended.
Is the New York notary exam available in other languages?
Yes. The exam is offered in English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Chinese.
How long are New York notary exam results valid?
Exam results are valid for 2 years. If you pass but do not complete the appointment process within that period, you will need to retake the exam.

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