Nebraska Notary Public — Requirements & Free Practice
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Electronic Notary Public
Registration to perform in-person electronic notarizations while holding a valid Nebraska notary commission.
Licensing authority: Nebraska Secretary of State · Application information
Concurrent initial commission and electronic registration
All of the following:
- Nebraska Notary Public Examination
- In-Person Electronic Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Age
- At least 19 years old.
- Application
- Complete the online application and pay the $30 filing fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts; wait 30 days after the second failure before the third attempt. Three failures permanently disqualify the applicant.
- Bond
- Obtain and file a $15,000 surety bond, execute the oath of office, and maintain the bond for the commission term.
- Citizenship
- A U.S. citizen or qualified alien; submit the citizenship attestation.
- Criminal History
- No felony conviction without a full pardon, and no fraud or dishonesty conviction within the previous five years without a full pardon.
- Current Commission
- Obtain the initial Nebraska general notary commission together with the requested registration.
- Prior General Exam
- Section 64-305 expressly retains the section 64-101.01 examination requirement; a valid underlying commission establishes the prior general notary examination qualification.
- Residency
- A Nebraska resident (more than six months of the year), or a resident of a bordering state with regular Nebraska employment or business; provide evidence of employment, and a written explanation if self-employed.
- Score Validity
- A passing score is valid for 90 days; an unused score leaves only the remainder of the three permitted examination opportunities.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved electronic notary training course before the examination and registration.
Initial electronic registration with an existing commission
All of the following:
- Nebraska Notary Public Examination
- In-Person Electronic Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Application
- Apply through the online portal, upload the passing certificate, and pay the $100 registration fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts to achieve 85%; three failures make the applicant ineligible for this registration.
- Current Commission
- Hold a valid Nebraska general notary commission and continue to meet its qualifications.
- Prior General Exam
- Section 64-305 expressly retains the section 64-101.01 examination requirement; a valid underlying commission establishes the prior general notary examination qualification.
- Score Validity
- The current application guide requires a passing score within 90 days of the examination.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved electronic notary training course before the examination and registration.
Renew registration with the general commission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
- Application
- Indicate continued services on the renewal application, pay the $100 registration fee and meet the general commission renewal conditions.
- Current Registration
- Hold the existing registration and renew it at the same time as the underlying general notary commission.
- Technology
- Specify any change in the technology or approved solution provider; registration follows the renewed commission term.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Chapter 7 Current
433 NAC 7 § 004.01
- Renewal Steps
Step 2 renewal requirements
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-304(4)
Reregistration after failure to renew concurrently
All of the following:
- Nebraska Notary Public Examination
- In-Person Electronic Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Application
- Apply through the online portal, upload the passing certificate, and pay the $100 registration fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts to achieve 85%; three failures make the applicant ineligible for this registration.
- Current Commission
- Hold a valid Nebraska general notary commission and continue to meet its qualifications.
- Missed Renewal
- Failure to renew the registration at the same time as the general commission requires a new registration application satisfying all Section 003 requirements.
- Prior General Exam
- Section 64-305 expressly retains the section 64-101.01 examination requirement; a valid underlying commission establishes the prior general notary examination qualification.
- Score Validity
- The current application guide requires a passing score within 90 days of the examination.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved electronic notary training course before the examination and registration.
General Notary Public
The statewide general notary commission; the term is four years. Electronic and online registrations are separate optional authorizations.
Licensing authority: Nebraska Secretary of State · Application information
New commission after expiration
- Age
- At least 19 years old.
- Application
- Complete the online application and pay the $30 filing fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts; wait 30 days after the second failure before the third attempt. Three failures permanently disqualify the applicant.
- Bond
- Obtain and file a $15,000 surety bond, execute the oath of office, and maintain the bond for the commission term.
- Citizenship
- A U.S. citizen or qualified alien; submit the citizenship attestation.
- Criminal History
- No felony conviction without a full pardon, and no fraud or dishonesty conviction within the previous five years without a full pardon.
- Expired Commission
- An application received after commission expiration is a new application, with the initial application examination requirement.
- Residency
- A Nebraska resident (more than six months of the year), or a resident of a bordering state with regular Nebraska employment or business; provide evidence of employment, and a written explanation if self-employed.
- Score Validity
- A passing score is valid for 90 days; an unused score leaves only the remainder of the three permitted examination opportunities.
Initial commission by examination
- Age
- At least 19 years old.
- Application
- Complete the online application and pay the $30 filing fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts; wait 30 days after the second failure before the third attempt. Three failures permanently disqualify the applicant.
- Bond
- Obtain and file a $15,000 surety bond, execute the oath of office, and maintain the bond for the commission term.
- Citizenship
- A U.S. citizen or qualified alien; submit the citizenship attestation.
- Criminal History
- No felony conviction without a full pardon, and no fraud or dishonesty conviction within the previous five years without a full pardon.
- Residency
- A Nebraska resident (more than six months of the year), or a resident of a bordering state with regular Nebraska employment or business; provide evidence of employment, and a written explanation if self-employed.
- Score Validity
- A passing score is valid for 90 days; an unused score leaves only the remainder of the three permitted examination opportunities.
Name amendment during the existing commission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
- Documents
- Submit the request to change record and a new bond or bond rider reflecting the name; obtain a new seal after the updated certificate issues.
- Existing Commission
- A legal name change during a valid commission.
- Term
- The name amendment does not extend or change the commission term.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Chapter 6 Current
433 NAC 6 § 005.01(B)-(B)(2)
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-114
Timely renewal without examination
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
- Age
- At least 19 years old.
- Application
- Submit the renewal form, citizenship attestation, applicable employment evidence and $30 fee through the online portal.
- Bond
- Upload the renewed $15,000 bond or bond rider and execute the oath.
- Citizenship
- A U.S. citizen or qualified alien; submit the citizenship attestation.
- Criminal History
- No felony conviction without a full pardon, and no fraud or dishonesty conviction within the previous five years without a full pardon.
- Current Commission
- Hold a current general notary commission; apply during the 30 days before expiration and ensure receipt no later than expiration.
- Residency
- A Nebraska resident (more than six months of the year), or a resident of a bordering state with regular Nebraska employment or business; provide evidence of employment, and a written explanation if self-employed.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-104, renewal and expired commission
- Chapter 6 Current
433 NAC 6 § 004.02
- Renewal Steps
Step 2 renewal requirements
Restoration after temporary revocation
- Permanent Removal
- A permanently removed notary is forever disqualified and is not eligible for restoration.
- Temporary Revocation
- Complete the temporary revocation period and pass the examination in section 64-101.01 before return of the commission and seal.
Online Notary Public
Registration to perform remote online notarizations while holding a valid Nebraska notary commission.
Licensing authority: Nebraska Secretary of State · Application information
Concurrent initial commission and online registration
All of the following:
- Nebraska Notary Public Examination
- Online Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Age
- At least 19 years old.
- Application
- Complete the online application and pay the $30 filing fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts; wait 30 days after the second failure before the third attempt. Three failures permanently disqualify the applicant.
- Bond
- Obtain and file a $15,000 surety bond, execute the oath of office, and maintain the bond for the commission term.
- Citizenship
- A U.S. citizen or qualified alien; submit the citizenship attestation.
- Criminal History
- No felony conviction without a full pardon, and no fraud or dishonesty conviction within the previous five years without a full pardon.
- Current Commission
- Obtain the initial Nebraska general notary commission together with the requested registration.
- Residency
- A Nebraska resident (more than six months of the year), or a resident of a bordering state with regular Nebraska employment or business; provide evidence of employment, and a written explanation if self-employed.
- Score Validity
- A passing score is valid for 90 days; an unused score leaves only the remainder of the three permitted examination opportunities.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved online notary training course before the examination and registration.
Initial online registration with an existing commission
Online Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Application
- Apply through the online portal, upload the passing certificate, and pay the $50 registration fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts to achieve 85%; three failures make the applicant ineligible for this registration.
- Current Commission
- Hold a valid Nebraska general notary commission and continue to meet its qualifications.
- Score Validity
- The current application guide requires a passing score within 90 days of the examination.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved online notary training course before the examination and registration.
Renew registration with the general commission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
- Application
- Indicate continued services on the renewal application, pay the $50 registration fee and meet the general commission renewal conditions.
- Current Registration
- Hold the existing registration and renew it at the same time as the underlying general notary commission.
- Technology
- Specify any change in the technology or approved solution provider; registration follows the renewed commission term.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Chapter 8 Current
433 NAC 8 § 004.01
- Renewal Steps
Step 2 renewal requirements
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-406(5)
Reregistration after failure to renew concurrently
Online Notary Exam (practice unavailable)
- Application
- Apply through the online portal, upload the passing certificate, and pay the $50 registration fee.
- Attempts
- Three attempts to achieve 85%; three failures make the applicant ineligible for this registration.
- Current Commission
- Hold a valid Nebraska general notary commission and continue to meet its qualifications.
- Missed Renewal
- Failure to renew the registration at the same time as the general commission requires a new registration application satisfying all Section 003 requirements.
- Score Validity
- The current application guide requires a passing score within 90 days of the examination.
- Technology
- Use an approved solution provider; specify the technology and provide the required seal and signature information.
- Term
- Registration expires with the underlying general notary commission.
- Training
- Complete the Secretary of State-approved online notary training course before the examination and registration.
In-Person Electronic Notary Exam
- Provider
- Nebraska Secretary of State; online delivery through ClassMarker
- Format
- Online written question examination
- Exam questions
- 20 questions
- Passing score
- 85%
Practice scope
Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.
- Nebraska notary statutes: §§ 64-101–64-119, 64-201–64-215, and 64-301–64-317
- 433 NAC Chapter 6 — Notaries Public
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 76 — Real Property
- 433 NAC Chapter 7 — Electronic Notaries Public
Examination sources
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-305
- Electronic Steps
Step 1 study materials
- Electronic Statutes
Official enumerated electronic notary statutes
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-317
- Electronic Steps
Step 2 scoring
- Chapter 7 Current
433 NAC 7 § 005.03
- Chapter 7 Current
433 NAC 7 § 005.01
- Electronic Steps
Step 2 delivery
Nebraska Notary Public Examination
- Provider
- Nebraska Secretary of State; online delivery through ClassMarker
- Format
- Online written question examination
- Exam questions
- 20 questions
- Passing score
- 85%
Examination outline
- Nebraska notary statutes: §§ 64-101–64-119 and 64-201–64-215
- 433 NAC Chapter 6 — Notaries Public
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 76 — Real Property
Examination sources
- Chapter 6 Current
433 NAC 6 § 006.01(A)(1)-(3)
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101.01
- Notary Statutes
Official enumerated general notary statutes
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-209, Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-113(2), confidentiality duty
- Nebraska Revised Statute 71-6911
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6911
- Nebraska Revised Statute 33-133
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-133
- Chapter 6 Current
433 NAC 6 § 006.01
- Initial Steps
Step 1: Nebraska Notary Exam; scoring
- Initial Steps
Step 1 delivery and instructions
Online Notary Exam
- Provider
- Nebraska Secretary of State; online delivery through ClassMarker
- Format
- Online written question examination
- Exam questions
- 20 questions
- Passing score
- 85%
Practice scope
Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.
- Nebraska notary statutes: §§ 64-101–64-119, 64-201–64-215, and 64-401–64-420
- 433 NAC Chapter 6 — Notaries Public
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 76 — Real Property
- 433 NAC Chapter 8 — Online Notaries Public
Examination sources
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-404
- Online Steps
Step 1 study materials
- Online Statutes
Official enumerated online notary statutes
- Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-418(1)
- Online Steps
Step 2 scoring
- Chapter 8 Current
433 NAC 8 § 005.03
- Chapter 8 Current
433 NAC 8 § 005.01
- Online Steps
Step 2 delivery