Oregon Notary Public — All Questions
4 questions
How long is an Oregon notary public commission valid?
- a.2 years
- b.4 years✓
- c.6 years
- d.8 years
An Oregon notary commission is valid for four years. To keep serving, the notary must reapply, complete the required training, and pass the exam again before the term ends.ORS Chapter 194 (Oregon RULONA); Oregon Notary Public Guide
What must an Oregon applicant complete before taking the notary exam?
- a.A four-year college degree
- b.A criminal-defense course
- c.A mandatory 'Notary Public Basics' training course✓
- d.An apprenticeship under another notary
Oregon requires applicants to complete a mandatory 'Notary Public Basics' training course before taking the exam. The training covers Oregon's notarial law and prepares the applicant for the graded exam.Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Public Qualifications
Which is a qualification to become an Oregon notary public?
- a.Be at least 18, able to read and write English, and an Oregon resident or have a place of employment or practice in Oregon✓
- b.Be a U.S. citizen who owns property in Oregon
- c.Hold a law license
- d.Be at least 21 years old
An Oregon applicant must be at least 18, be able to read and write English, and either reside in Oregon or maintain a place of employment or practice in the state. Citizenship, property ownership, and a law license are not required.ORS Chapter 194 (Oregon RULONA); Oregon Notary Public Guide
Which statement about the Oregon notary exam is most accurate?
- a.There is no exam in Oregon
- b.It is a closed-book, in-person, proctored test with a fixed 45 questions
- c.A perfect score is required
- d.It follows mandatory training, is taken online, and requires a passing score of about 80%, though the exact question count is not consistently published✓
Oregon's exam follows the mandatory Notary Public Basics training and is taken online, with a passing score of about 80% reported. Sources disagree on the exact number of questions, so a study program should not assert a fixed count without confirming it against the current Secretary of State system.Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Exam