Indiana notary exam practice questions

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1. What is the minimum age for an Indiana notary commission?

   1. 21
   2. 18
   3. 16
   4. 19
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   B. 18

   IC 33-42-12-1(b).

   Source: IC 33-42-12-1 (2022 Indiana Code, law.justia.com)

2. Which status must an Indiana applicant have?

   1. A graduate of an accredited college
   2. A registered voter in an Indiana county
   3. An owner of real property in Indiana
   4. A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
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   D. A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

   IC 33-42-12-1(b).

   Source: IC 33-42-12-1 (2022 Indiana Code, law.justia.com)

3. What surety bond (assurance) must an Indiana notary have?

   1. $10,000
   2. $5,000
   3. $25,000
   4. $50,000
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   C. $25,000

   IC 33-42-12-1(c); Secretary of State updates.

   Source: IC 33-42-12-1 (2022 Indiana Code, law.justia.com)

4. Within how long after the bond takes effect must an electronic copy be submitted?

   1. 10 days
   2. 30 days
   3. 1 year
   4. 60 days
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   B. 30 days

   IC 33-42-12-1(c); the surety may submit it for the applicant.

   Source: IC 33-42-12-1 (2022 Indiana Code, law.justia.com)

5. How many continuing education courses must an Indiana notary complete during an 8-year term?

   1. One
   2. Eight
   3. Three
   4. Four
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   C. Three

   Secretary of State updates.

   Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

6. What does each continuing education course cost?

   1. $50
   2. $75
   3. $25
   4. Nothing
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   A. $50

   Secretary of State updates: $50, every other year.

   Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

7. Which item must an Indiana notary seal include?

   1. The notary's home address and phone number
   2. The bond amount and the surety's name
   3. The county of residence only, with no number
   4. The words "commission number" followed by the number
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   D. The words "commission number" followed by the number

   Secretary of State 2024 update.

   Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

8. What format does an Indiana notary commission number follow?

   1. xxxx-NP
   2. IN-xxxx
   3. NP0xxxxxx
   4. N-xxxxxx-IN
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   C. NP0xxxxxx

   Secretary of State 2024 update.

   Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

9. May the signer be outside Indiana during an Indiana remote notarization?

   1. Only with a court order
   2. No
   3. Only in a bordering state
   4. Yes, that is allowed
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   D. Yes, that is allowed

   Secretary of State 2024 update: the notary must be in Indiana; the signer may be outside.

   Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

10. Within how many days must an Indiana notary report a change of name, mailing address, email or phone?

    1. 10 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 60 days
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    B. 30 days

    Secretary of State updates.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

11. Which change must also be reported within 30 days?

    1. The notary's vehicle registration
    2. The notary's preferred ink color
    3. The employer's name, address or phone
    4. The notary's bank account number
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    C. The employer's name, address or phone

    Secretary of State updates.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

12. What is the most an Indiana notary may charge per notarial act?

    1. $25
    2. $2
    3. $10
    4. $5
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    C. $10

    Secretary of State updates.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

13. What is the most an Indiana remote notary may charge per remote notarial act?

    1. $15
    2. $25
    3. $50
    4. $10
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    B. $25

    Secretary of State updates.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

14. May an Indiana notary use a name other than the one on the commission?

    1. Yes, a nickname
    2. No, only the commissioned name
    3. Yes, initials
    4. Yes, a married name before updating
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    B. No, only the commissioned name

    IC 33-42-13-3, per the Secretary of State.

    Source: IC 33-42-13-3, as cited in the Indiana Secretary of State's 2024 Notary Public Update

15. A notary's name appears as a party to an instrument. May the notary take the acknowledgment?

    1. Yes, if recorded
    2. Yes, with a witness
    3. No, the notary may not
    4. Yes, for free
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    C. No, the notary may not

    IC 33-42-13-3, per the Secretary of State.

    Source: IC 33-42-13-3, as cited in the Indiana Secretary of State's 2024 Notary Public Update

16. Which disclosure must an Indiana non-attorney notary include in advertising?

    1. "I am a state certified legal agent, authorized to assist with Indiana legal and immigration forms."
    2. No disclosure is required as long as the notary charges only the statutory fee for each notarial act
    3. "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice."
    4. "Notario publico, commissioned by the State of Indiana to help with legal documents and official filings."
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    C. "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice."

    IC 33-42-13-4, per the Secretary of State.

    Source: IC 33-42-13-4, as cited in the Indiana Secretary of State's 2024 Notary Public Update

17. How must a spoken advertising disclosure be given?

    1. Only in Spanish
    2. At normal volume and speed
    3. Whispered quickly at the end
    4. Only in writing
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    B. At normal volume and speed

    Secretary of State updates; written disclosures must be in conspicuous size.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

18. Before notarizing, the notary must decide that the signer:

    1. Understands what they are signing
    2. Has consulted a lawyer about it
    3. Has read every page aloud
    4. Is an Indiana resident
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    A. Understands what they are signing

    Secretary of State updates.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2024 Indiana Notary Public Update (12/13/2024), in.gov/sboa

19. Under IC 33-42-9-7(a), which person is also a notarial officer?

    1. A police officer
    2. A bank teller
    3. A county recorder
    4. A school principal
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    C. A county recorder

    Secretary of State 2024 update; judges, county clerks and General Assembly members are also listed.

    Source: IC 33-42-9-7, as cited in the Indiana Secretary of State's 2024 Notary Public Update

20. When were remote notarial acts authorized in Indiana?

    1. July 1, 2020
    2. January 1, 2015
    3. July 1, 2018
    4. July 1, 2024
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    A. July 1, 2020

    Secretary of State 2020 update.

    Source: Indiana Secretary of State, 2020 Indiana Notary Public Update (8/11/2020), in.gov/sboa

Unofficial practice questions written from the public sources named under each answer. They are not the state's exam, are not affiliated with the State of Indiana, and are not legal advice. Rules change, so check the commissioning office's current materials.