Scan the notary bond, the notarized copies of the Oath of Office and Loyalty Oath, and upload them to the state. The state will email you a receipt confirming it has received your information. You are now commissioned as an Oklahoma notary. This is the fastest and easiest way to become an Oklahoma notary public. Jump to Who is eligible to become a notary public? - To be commissioned as a notary public in Texas, you must be a Texas resident at least 18 years of.
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Pass a written examination. Most states, including California, require new notaries to take and pass a written examination before they can practice as a notary public in the state. The examination tests your knowledge about standards and requirements listed in your state's notary handbook.
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- Some states charge a separate fee for the exam, usually under $100. In others, the examination is included with your application fee.
- The exam typically consists of around 30 multiple-choice questions based on information found in the notary handbook. Read the handbook carefully before you take the exam. There may be additional information and resources available on the website of your state's Secretary of State (or the government agency that issues notary commissions).
- The overwhelming majority of people who take the notary exam pass it. However, if you fail to pass the first time, most states allow you to take it again. You may have to pay an additional fee to re-take the test, although some fees reduce the fee for repeat test-takers.[11]