OpenExamsFREE PRACTICE — ANY EXAM

Utah Notary Public — Requirements & Free Practice

US-UT · License preparation

153 free questions · Answer explanations · No signup required

Choose what to practice

Start with an exam below. Your examination requirements depend on your application pathway. View licensing requirements

Loading selected examination banks…

Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements

Each license and applicant pathway has its own requirements and exemptions. Choosing practice questions does not determine your eligibility.

Notary Public

Four-year notarial commission issued by the Lieutenant Governor under Utah Code 46-1-3.

Licensing authority: office of the lieutenant governor · Application information

Reapplication following suspension or revocation
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
Disciplinary History
Disclose the suspension or revocation; the currently linked handbook requires express permission from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. This route is a new commission application, distinct from lifting an existing disciplinary order.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.
New commission after expiry
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Expired Commission
The former commission has expired; no notarial acts may be performed until a new commission is obtained.
New Application
Submit a new application showing compliance with every requirement of Utah Code 46-1-3.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.
Initial commission by examination
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.
Renewal by a new commission before expiry
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Application Window
The September 16, 2026 announcement permits a new application within 90 days of the current commission expiration; the new commission must not overlap the old one.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Existing Commission
Current commissioned notary; link the existing commission to the new application account.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.

Remote Notary Certification

Certification to perform remote notarizations under Utah Code 46-1-3.5, dependent on a notarial commission.

Licensing authority: lieutenant governor · Application information

Remote certification while applying for a notarial commission
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Commission Qualification
Comply with Utah Code 46-1-3, including passing the currently offered notary exam; an existing valid commission may establish prior compliance without taking another test solely for remote certification.
Concurrent Eligibility
Utah Code 46-1-3.5(1) permits an individual applying to become commissioned to apply for remote certification; commission qualification must still be completed.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
Electronic Seal And Signature
Provide the vendor-issued electronic seal and signature as a PDF; the seal must include a timestamp or digital tracking method.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Fee
Pay the $50 remote application fee after document review; it is separate from the ordinary application fee.
Implementation Sequence
The official RON Application Process page states: "To become a Remote Notary, you must already be a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Utah." Follow that stated application sequence; the statute permits applying while commission issuance is pending.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Remote Application
Submit the remote-certification form using the commission name and email address, and agree to the remote-notarization provisions of Title 46, Chapter 1 and the implementing rules.
Remote Bond
Increase total bond coverage to $10,000 through a rider or an additional $5,000 bond; coverage ends with the ordinary commission.
Remote Oath
Upload the notarized Remote Online Notary Oath and Affirmation with the bond evidence and electronic seal/signature.
Renewal
Reapply for remote certification each time the ordinary commission is renewed.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.
Vendor
Be hired or contracted by an approved solution vendor and use an approved vendor for remote notarizations.
Restoration when suspension or revocation of the ordinary commission is lifted
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Ordinary Disciplinary Order
The Lieutenant Governor must lift the suspension or revocation of the traditional commission. R623-100-4(F) makes the linked remote suspension/revocation last until that event; this route concerns that dependent consequence rather than a new certification application.
Unexpired Commission
The ordinary commission must remain otherwise valid; expiry requires a new commission and remote recertification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Remote certification of an already commissioned notary
Notary Exam
Commission Qualification
Comply with Utah Code 46-1-3, including passing the currently offered notary exam; an existing valid commission may establish prior compliance without taking another test solely for remote certification.
Electronic Seal And Signature
Provide the vendor-issued electronic seal and signature as a PDF; the seal must include a timestamp or digital tracking method.
Existing Commission
Hold an existing Utah notarial commission; the ordinary exam is retained because Utah Code 46-1-3.5(2)(a) requires compliance with section 46-1-3.
Fee
Pay the $50 remote application fee after document review; it is separate from the ordinary application fee.
Remote Application
Submit the remote-certification form using the commission name and email address, and agree to the remote-notarization provisions of Title 46, Chapter 1 and the implementing rules.
Remote Bond
Increase total bond coverage to $10,000 through a rider or an additional $5,000 bond; coverage ends with the ordinary commission.
Remote Oath
Upload the notarized Remote Online Notary Oath and Affirmation with the bond evidence and electronic seal/signature.
Renewal
Reapply for remote certification each time the ordinary commission is renewed.
Vendor
Be hired or contracted by an approved solution vendor and use an approved vendor for remote notarizations.
Remote recertification accompanying renewal of the notarial commission
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit a truthful application with name, residential and business addresses, daytime telephone number, birth date, affirmation of qualifications, criminal-conviction information and professional/notarial licensing history.
Application Fees
The official process requires $95 after taking the test; failed-test retakes cost $40 within 30 days of the first test date.
Application System
Use the new application system launched September 15, 2026. Incomplete submissions in the previous system must be started again; completed older submissions awaiting activation require contacting the office.
Background Check
Submit to the mandatory criminal background check and provide the signed waiver required by Utah Code 46-1-3(3).
Bond And Oath
Obtain a four-year $5,000 surety bond, execute the constitutional oath of office, and obtain Lieutenant Governor approval of both. The bond name must exactly match the application and the bond must be signed; the oath must be notarized.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent resident under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Commission Qualification
Comply with Utah Code 46-1-3, including passing the currently offered notary exam; an existing valid commission may establish prior compliance without taking another test solely for remote certification.
Denial Discretion
The Lieutenant Governor may deny for a conviction involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, prior licensing revocation/suspension/restriction, official misconduct, or examination failure.
Electronic Seal And Signature
Provide the vendor-issued electronic seal and signature as a PDF; the seal must include a timestamp or digital tracking method.
English
Able to read, write, and understand English.
Fee
Pay the $50 remote application fee after document review; it is separate from the ordinary application fee.
Passing Result
Pass the notary exam; the currently linked handbook states at least 61 of 65 points. Passing alone does not complete the commission application.
Remote Application
Submit the remote-certification form using the commission name and email address, and agree to the remote-notarization provisions of Title 46, Chapter 1 and the implementing rules.
Remote Bond
Increase total bond coverage to $10,000 through a rider or an additional $5,000 bond; coverage ends with the ordinary commission.
Remote Oath
Upload the notarized Remote Online Notary Oath and Affirmation with the bond evidence and electronic seal/signature.
Renewal
Reapply for remote certification each time the ordinary commission is renewed.
Renewed Commission
Obtain the renewed ordinary commission under section 46-1-3, with its exam requirement, and reapply for remote certification.
Residency Or Employment
Lawfully reside in Utah or be employed in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before applying; maintain Utah residency or employment throughout the commission.
Supplies
After commission approval, purchase the official stamp and physical journal; journal obligations are governed by Utah Code 46-1-13, including its employment exceptions.
Vendor
Be hired or contracted by an approved solution vendor and use an approved vendor for remote notarizations.

Notary Exam

Provider
Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor
Format
Online multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
35 multiple-choice questions; 10 worth 4 points and 25 worth 1 point
Passing score
61 of 65 available points
Exam fee
$95 initial administration and test payment; $40 failed-test retakes within 30 days
Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Notaries Public Reform Act — Utah Code Title 46, Chapter 1
  • Utah Administrative Code R623-100 — Remote Notarization
Examination sources