Your Notary Public Exam Cheat Sheet: Essential
Questions and Answers to Seal Your Success
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? -
Answer 1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable)
3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that expiration
date is in 3 months.
2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the notary
public who is a non-resident? - Answer The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal,
even if in excellent, good standing? - Answer Yes, in any case the
appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not
limited to these? - Answer 1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or
burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape,
possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act.
6) 18 years old.
5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - Answer Yes, receives
an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam
with fee and application.
6) What is the term of the notary public commission? - Answer 4 years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? - Answer Secretary of State.
The Division of Licensing Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - Answer
Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application is
posted to the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the
$60 fee to the County Clerk.
