Utah Notary Public — All Questions

How long is a Utah notary public commission valid?

• a.2 years
• b.4 years✓
• c.7 years
• d.Lifetime

A Utah notary commission runs for four years. To keep serving, the notary must renew, which for Utah includes passing the exam and, from May 2026, keeping a journal.Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook

What surety bond must a traditional Utah notary maintain?

• a.$5,000✓
• b.$15,000
• c.$25,000
• d.No bond is required

A traditional Utah notary must maintain a $5,000 surety bond for the four-year term. A remote online notary must carry a $10,000 bond. The bond protects the public from harm caused by the notary's failures; it does not indemnify the notary.Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook

Which is a qualification to become a Utah notary public?

• a.Be a U.S. citizen and own a home
• b.Hold a law degree
• c.Be at least 18, lawfully in the United States, able to read and write English, and a Utah resident or maintain a primary place of employment in Utah✓
• d.Be a licensed real-estate agent

A Utah applicant must be at least 18, be lawfully in the U.S., be able to read and write English, and either reside in Utah or have a primary place of employment or practice in Utah. Citizenship, home ownership, and professional licenses are not required.Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook

Which statement about the Utah notary exam is correct?

• a.There is no exam in Utah
• b.It is closed-book and proctored in person
• c.A perfect score is required
• d.It is an open-book online exam of 35 questions worth 65 points, and 61 of 65 points (about 94%) is required to pass✓

Utah's exam is open-book and online, with 35 questions totaling 65 points; the passing threshold is 61 of 65 points, roughly 94%. It applies to new and renewing notaries. Because the pass line is high, the open-book format still demands close study of the handbook.Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office — Notary Exam