How hard is the Oregon Notary Public exam?
The Oregon Notary Public exam is a serious, studiable test — its difficulty comes less from any single hard idea than from the breadth of material across 5 weighted content areas. Expect 20 questions in 0 minutes. The passing standard is 80% (miss no more than 4 of 20 questions). PrepPass has 22+ free Oregon Notary Public practice questions with explanations, organized by topic, plus a full timed mock exam.
How to make the Oregon Notary Public exam easier
Work through real practice questions until you consistently clear the standard you need. PrepPass has 22+ free Oregon Notary Public practice questions with answer explanations and a full timed mock exam — no signup required.
The Oregon Notary Public exam at a glance
The 5 content areas on the Oregon Notary Public exam
The exam is built from weighted content areas — focus your study time where the weight is. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material; check the exam authority’s own outline for its published breakdown.
How the Oregon Notary Public exam is administered
Oregon Secretary of State (Notary Public Program) oversees licensing. Confirm the current details with the official authority before you rely on them.
Wondering about pass rates and what happens if you don't pass the first time?
See Oregon Notary Publicpass rate & retake rules →Frequently asked questions
What score do you need to pass the Oregon Notary Public exam?+
The passing standard for the Oregon Notary Public exam is 80% (miss no more than 4 of 20 questions).
How many questions are on the Oregon Notary Public exam?+
The Oregon Notary Public exam has 20 questions, with a time limit of 0 minutes.
Does Oregon require a notary exam?+
Yes. Oregon requires a free, open-book exam of 20 true/false and multiple-choice questions based on the Oregon Notary Public Guide. New and renewing notaries must also complete the free Secretary-of-State training course, offered online, within the 6 months before applying.
What score do I need to pass the Oregon notary exam?+
You may miss no more than 4 of the 20 questions — a score of 80% or better.
How much can an Oregon notary charge per act?+
Oregon caps notarial fees at $10.00 per act, and up to $25 for a remote online notarization, under ORS §194.400.
How long is an Oregon notary commission?+
An Oregon notary commission runs for 4 years.
How should I study for the Oregon Notary Public exam?+
Focus your time on the heaviest content areas, then drill practice questions by topic until you consistently clear the standard you need. PrepPass has 22+ free Oregon Notary Public practice questions with full explanations and a timed mock exam.
Exam details verified against the official authority:
Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Qualification →https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/notary-qualification.aspx →https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_194.400 →Last updated: August 2026