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🖋️ USA Notary Exam

States That Require a Notary Exam

States with a state-run notary exam include California, New York, Connecticut, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wyoming, among others. Rules change, so always check your Secretary of State’s current requirements.

USA Notary Exam: Quick Facts

California
45 Qs, 60 min, 70%
California course
6 hours
New York
~40 Qs, 70%
Term
4 years (CA and NY)

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Disclaimer: This guide is for general information and is not legal advice. Bar admission rules vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm dates, fees and requirements with your state’s bar admission authority. Read our editorial policy.