What is the term of a New York notary public's appointment?
Based on: commissioning
Notary Public Exam · New York · 2026
New York Notary Public Exam
Study for the New York State notary public written exam with a question bank and flashcards drawn straight from the enacted Notary Public License Law and the Part 182 electronic notarization rules. Offline, one purchase, no subscription.
1,000+ Study items
40 Mock exam
70% To pass
100% Offline
The exam
What the New York notary public exam involves
The New York notary public examination is a written, multiple choice test administered by the New York Department of State (DOS). It checks that you understand the statute that governs notaries, the key legal terms, and the powers and duties of the office before you are commissioned for a four year term.
How many questions are on the New York notary public exam?
The Department of State does not publish the number of questions on the exam. DOS describes it only as a multiple choice written test covering license law, general terms, and the duties and functions of a notary public. Any specific question count you see quoted online is unofficial. This app gives you far more practice than a single sitting: a large bank you can drill by topic.
- Official format: multiple choice, one correct answer per question
- Official count: not published by DOS
- This app: 536 practice questions plus 503 flashcards
What is the passing score for the New York notary exam?
DOS reports results as passed or failed only and does not publish a passing percentage or a numerical score. The commonly repeated figure of 70 percent is not an official DOS standard. Because there is no published pass mark, the 40 question practice mock in this app, which you pass at 28 correct, is an unofficial study format we provide to help you gauge readiness, not the real exam standard.
How long is the exam and how much does it cost?
DOS allows 1 hour to complete the written examination, and the examination fee is 15 dollars, payable on the date of the exam. The separate application fee to be commissioned is 60 dollars.
- Time limit: 1 hour (60 minutes)
- Examination fee: 15 dollars per sitting
- Application fee: 60 dollars, non refundable
What topics does the New York notary exam cover?
DOS lists license law, general terms, and matters related to the duties and functions of a notary public. This app organizes practice into six topics that follow the statute: getting and keeping your commission, general terms and definitions, powers and duties, acknowledgments and proofs, electronic and remote notarization under 19 NYCRR Part 182, and conduct, advertising and penalties.
Do I have to take the exam to become a New York notary?
Most applicants must pass the written exam, but an attorney who is a current member of the New York State Bar, and certain court clerks of the Unified Court System appointed through a civil service promotional exam, may be appointed without taking it. They still pay the application fee.
Features
A complete study system, on one device
01 / PRACTICE
Practice mode
Drill 536 questions by topic, with a plain English explanation and a citation to the exact statute or regulation behind every answer.
02 / MOCK
Mock exam
Sit an unofficial timed practice test of 40 questions in 60 minutes and see whether you reach 28 correct. DOS scores the real exam pass or fail only, so this is a readiness gauge, not the official standard.
03 / FLASHCARDS
Flashcards
Review 503 flashcards covering the defined terms, fees, time limits, and penalties most likely to trip you up. Works fully offline.
What's inside
What to look for in an exam-prep app
| Based on the official public source | Yes, New York Notary Public License Law (Executive Law article 6) and the Notaries Public rules (19 NYCRR part 182) |
|---|---|
| Timed mock exam | 40 questions, 60 min |
| Pass rule applied | 70% to pass |
| Answer explanations mapped to the source | Yes |
| Weak-area review | Yes |
| Flashcards (spaced repetition) | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase |
| Last content review | 2026-06-18 |
In the app
Calm, focused study, nothing else
Sample questions
Try 10 real practice questions
Tap an answer to see why it is right, mapped to the official source, exactly as in the app.
How long must an electronic notary keep the audio-video recording used to identify a remote signer?
Based on: electronic_notarization
In New York, forgery in the second degree is classified as what level of offense?
Based on: conduct_penalties
What does the term notarial act mean under the New York notary rules?
Based on: general_terms
Within New York State, what is a duly qualified notary public empowered to do with respect to sworn statements?
Based on: powers_duties
Before an officer may take an acknowledgment, what must the officer have regarding the person making it?
Based on: acknowledgments
Regarding written instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney, which act is a New York notary public authorized to perform?
Based on: powers_duties
Which of the following is expressly listed as an example of a notarial act?
Based on: general_terms
May an officer take an acknowledgment of an instrument when the officer merely assumes, without knowledge or evidence, that the signer is the person who executed it?
Based on: acknowledgments
Who has the authority to appoint and commission notaries public in New York?
Based on: commissioning
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Source & accuracy
Where the questions come from, and when we last checked
Built from New York Notary Public License Law (Executive Law article 6) and the Notaries Public rules (19 NYCRR part 182) (Current statutes and rules, 2023 amendments reflected), the official public source, used under Public domain (enacted New York statute and administrative-rule text, U.S. government-edicts doctrine). View the official source .
Last checked against the source: 2026-06-18.
- Study items
- 1,000+
- Questions
- 536
- Flashcards
- 503
- Mock exam
- 40
- Pass mark
- 70%
All questions are original and written from the enacted statute and the 19 NYCRR part 182 rules. No New York Department of State commentary, glossary, or official exam questions are used.
Content audit trail
- 2026-06-18 Cross-model verification passed (537 questions checked, 537 confirmed, 0 flagged); confirmed the official facts of multiple choice, 1 hour, 15 dollar fee, and that DOS publishes no question count or pass mark.
- 2026-06-18 Initial public release, built only from the enacted New York Notary Public License Law and the 19 NYCRR part 182 rules.
FAQ
Common questions
How many questions are on the New York notary public exam?
The New York Department of State does not publish the number of questions. It describes the test as multiple choice, covering license law, general terms, and the duties and functions of a notary public. This app gives you 536 practice questions plus 503 flashcards.
What is the passing score for the New York notary exam?
DOS reports exam results as passed or failed only and does not publish a passing percentage. The 70 percent figure often seen online is unofficial.
How much does the New York notary public exam cost?
The examination fee is 15 dollars, payable on the date of the exam. Becoming commissioned also requires a 60 dollar application fee.
Does this app work offline?
Yes. All questions, explanations, and flashcards are stored on your device, so the app works fully offline with no account or internet connection required.
Is this the official New York notary exam app?
No. This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York Department of State. It is based on the publicly available text of the Notary Public License Law and the Part 182 rules.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
The app is a single one time purchase tied to your app store account. Use the Restore Purchases option on the store or in the app to unlock it again on a new device at no extra cost.
Who writes these questions, and how do you check the answers are right?
Every question is written from the official public materials for this exam and cites the source passage it comes from. Before it ships, a second, independent AI model from a different family confirms that the cited passage supports the answer, and a human reviews anything the two models disagree on. You can read the full process at rivermaplearning.com/how-we-build-questions, and the free sample questions above let you judge the quality before you buy.
Is this an official app, or affiliated with the New York Department of State?
No. It is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York Department of State. It is built from publicly available official materials (the New York Notary Public License Law and 19 NYCRR Part 182); the questions are original, and we never copy the real exam's own questions.
If I pass the practice mock, will I pass the real exam?
No study tool can promise that. Our practice mock mirrors the official format and pass mark where the authority publishes one, and clearly labels any practice length or pass mark that is our own rehearsal format rather than an official figure. Use the app alongside the official study materials, not instead of them.
Guides
5 guides to the New York Notary Exam
Free, in-depth answers written from the same official sources the app is built on.
- Is the New York Notary Exam Hard? Common Mistakes to Avoid
The New York notary exam is a 1-hour multiple choice test with no published pass mark. Candidates who fail tend to trip on electronic notarization rules and specific statutory details.
- How to Pass the New York Notary Public Exam
A step-by-step study plan for the New York notary public exam: the six statute topics, how the written test works, and how to practise for exam day.
- New York Notary Public Exam Explained: Format, Topics, and Fees
The New York notary public exam is a written multiple choice test. Learn what it covers, the 1-hour time limit, the $15 exam fee, and the six topic areas.
- New York Notary Exam: Format, Pass Mark, and What DOS Actually Publishes
The New York notary exam is multiple choice, 1 hour, and costs $15. DOS does not publish the question count or passing score. Full format breakdown from the official source.
- New York Notary Public Requirements: Who Can Apply
To become a New York notary public you must be a state resident or have a NY office, pass the written exam, and meet the character and education standards set in Executive Law 130.
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