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New York Notary Public Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the New York Notary Publicexam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
40questions
60 mintime limit
70to pass
8content areas
Notarial Acts & Their Differences
18% of the exam- Acknowledgment vs. oath/affidavit
- Acts a New York notary may NOT do
Signer Identification & Satisfactory Evidence
15% of the exam- Satisfactory evidence
- Personal appearance and willingness
Journal & Record-Keeping
12% of the exam- Recordkeeping best practice
- Records required for electronic/remote acts
Prohibited Acts, Misconduct & Liability
15% of the exam- Disqualifying interest and false certificates
- Unauthorized practice and misconduct penalties
Commission: Eligibility, Term, Bond & Oath
12% of the exam- Eligibility and term
- Filing and jurisdiction
Notary Fees
9% of the exam- The $2 maximum fee
- Exam and remote-act fees
Seal, Stamp & Signature
9% of the exam- Required statement, not a seal
- Signature and authenticating information
Electronic & Remote Online Notarization
10% of the exam- Remote online notarization requirements
- Recording and retention
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Study aid, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm the current rule with New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services. Last verified: August 2026.