This Secretary of State-approved course will thoroughly prepare you for the notary licensing exam by comprehensively reviewing all relevant notary regulations and legal requirements. Following completion, you will be fully prepared to pass the official notary examination and practice as a knowledgeable and competent notary professional.
Notaries holding a current commission are eligible to enroll in a three-hour course. Notaries seeking renewal must successfully complete the exam before their commission expires; if their commission lapses, they will need to complete a six-hour seminar to become eligible for renewal.
Renewing notaries are invited to participate in all three available sessions, though you will only receive a Certificate of Completion for the specific session in which you are enrolled.
Schedule your In-Person Notary Exam without delay. Exam appointment slots fill rapidly, so register immediately. If your preferred exam location has reached capacity, you may attend as a walk-in candidate, though a seat cannot be guaranteed. Testing schedules are updated regularly, and larger counties typically provide multiple examination dates and times throughout each month.
Please bring all of the following items when arriving to take the exam:
1. Secretary of State Notary Exam Application Form (this will be provided during class)
2. Valid Government-Issued Photo ID, which must be one of the following:
a. State-issued Driver License or ID Card
b. Driver's License issued by Canada or Mexico
c. U.S. Passport or Passport issued by any foreign nation
d. U.S. Military Identification Card
3. Passport-Style Color Photo measuring 2 x 2 inches
4. Proof of Completion Certificate (You will receive this after completing the course)
a. For first-time notaries, proof certificates remain valid for a two-year period
b. Renewing notaries must pass the exam prior to commission expiration; failure to do so requires completion of a six-hour seminar
5. Check or Money Order made payable to the Secretary of State; exam fee is $40; retake examination fee is $20
This fee amount is separate from your course registration fee
6. Number 2 Pencil, sharpened
Important Information:
You must pass the official State examination and submit fingerprints via 'Live Scan' biometric capture (additional details will be provided during the seminar). You may opt to schedule and take the State examination immediately following completion of the seminar if you wish.
Requirements to take the exam include the following: you must be at least 18 years of age, have a clear criminal background with no felony convictions, and bring:
- A check payable to the Secretary of State in the amount of $40
- Valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, or equivalent
- Passport-style color photo measuring 2 x 2 inches
- Two sharpened Number 2 pencils
An extra $60 materials fee will be charged at the start of class.
