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Notary Public Exam · New York · 2026
Notary Exam Prep: New York 2026
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.
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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 3 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
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.
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