--- title: "Oregon Notary Exam Practice Questions With Answers" description: "20 free Oregon notary exam practice questions, each with the answer, a short reason and the official source it comes from. Unofficial; not the state's exam." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/become-a-notary/oregon-notary-exam-practice-questions" --- Become a notary in Oregon # Oregon notary exam practice questions ## Overview **Quick answer.** These 20 Oregon practice questions are written from the state's own notary law and handbook, each with the answer and its source. To get an Oregon commission: take the Secretary of State's free Notary Basics training, then take the exam and apply on the notary online system. After a background check and approval, the oath is emailed to you; sign it before a notary and send it with the $40 fee. Commissions last four years, and the training and exam apply to renewals too. ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) New to the process? Start with [how to become a notary in Oregon](/notary/become-a-notary/oregon). - What is the minimum age to become an Oregon notary? 21 - 19 - 18 - 16 **Show the answer** **C. 18** ORS 194.315; Secretary of State qualification page. Source: ORS 194.315 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Which connection to Oregon must an applicant have? Ownership of real property in an Oregon county - Registration as a voter in an Oregon county - Oregon residence, or a place of employment or practice in Oregon - At least two years of Oregon residence immediately before the application **Show the answer** **C. Oregon residence, or a place of employment or practice in Oregon** ORS 194.315; qualification page. Source: ORS 194.315 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Which language skill is required? Bilingual in English and Spanish - Speak English only - Able to read and write English - No language requirement **Show the answer** **C. Able to read and write English** ORS 194.315. Source: ORS 194.315 (oregonlegislature.gov) - How long is an Oregon notary commission? 2 years - 8 years - 5 years - 4 years **Show the answer** **D. 4 years** ORS 194.315. Source: ORS 194.315 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Before the Secretary issues a commission, the applicant must: Execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary - Record the commission with the county clerk of the county of residence - Post a $10,000 bond with the Secretary - Buy an embosser from an approved vendor **Show the answer** **A. Execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary** ORS 194.315. Source: ORS 194.315 (oregonlegislature.gov) - How does an approved applicant receive the oath form? At the county courthouse - By certified mail only - By email - From the training provider **Show the answer** **C. By email** Commission Application page. Source: Oregon Secretary of State, Commission Application/Reapplication page (sos.oregon.gov) - An Oregon notary's spouse is a party to a record. The notary: May not notarize it; such an act is voidable - May notarize it if the spouse consents in writing - May notarize it if no fee is charged - May notarize it with a credible witness present **Show the answer** **A. May not notarize it; such an act is voidable** ORS 194.225. Source: ORS 194.225 (oregonlegislature.gov) - May an Oregon notarial officer certify that a paper copy of an electronic record is accurate? Only attorneys - Yes, that is allowed - No - Only county clerks and their deputies **Show the answer** **B. Yes, that is allowed** ORS 194.225. Source: ORS 194.225 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Which item must an Oregon notarial certificate include for a notary? The signer's home address - The commission expiration date - The notary's employer's name - The fee charged for the act **Show the answer** **B. The commission expiration date** ORS 194.280; it is also signed and dated, identifies the jurisdiction and states the title. Source: ORS 194.280 (oregonlegislature.gov) - On a certificate for a paper record, a notary must: Record it with the county - Attach a copy of the ID - Add the signer's thumbprint - Affix an official stamp **Show the answer** **D. Affix an official stamp** ORS 194.280. Source: ORS 194.280 (oregonlegislature.gov) - How long must an Oregon notary keep a journal? Until the commission expires, then send it to the Secretary - 10 years after the last notarial act recorded in it - 3 years after the last act recorded in it - 5 years after the last act recorded in it **Show the answer** **B. 10 years after the last notarial act recorded in it** ORS 194.300. Source: ORS 194.300 (oregonlegislature.gov) - What form must a paper journal take? Any notebook the notary chooses - A bound book with numbered pages - Index cards filed by date - A loose-leaf binder with dividers **Show the answer** **B. A bound book with numbered pages** ORS 194.300. Source: ORS 194.300 (oregonlegislature.gov) - What is the most an Oregon notary may charge for an in-person notarial act? $10 - $15 - $5 - $25 **Show the answer** **A. $10** ORS 194.400. Source: ORS 194.400 (oregonlegislature.gov) - What is the most an Oregon notary may charge for a remote notarial act under ORS 194.277? $15 - $25 - $40 - $10 **Show the answer** **B. $25** ORS 194.400. Source: ORS 194.400 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Does an Oregon notary commission authorize giving advice on immigration? No, it does not - Yes, it does - Only with a disclaimer - Only in Spanish **Show the answer** **A. No, it does not** ORS 194.350. Source: ORS 194.350 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Who may use the term "notario publico" in Oregon? Only licensed attorneys - Any notary with a disclaimer - Any notary - Any bilingual notary **Show the answer** **A. Only licensed attorneys** ORS 194.350. Source: ORS 194.350 (oregonlegislature.gov) - May a county clerk accept a paper copy of an electronic record for recording? Only with a court order directing recording - No, never; only original paper documents with ink signatures are recorded - Yes, with a statement certifying it is an accurate copy - Only from attorneys licensed in Oregon **Show the answer** **C. Yes, with a statement certifying it is an accurate copy** ORS 194.305. Source: ORS 194.305 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Someone knowingly obtains or destroys a notary's journal or records without authority. This is: Allowed for employers - A civil matter only - A Class B misdemeanor - Not an offense **Show the answer** **C. A Class B misdemeanor** ORS 194.990. Source: ORS 194.990 (oregonlegislature.gov) - What civil penalty may the Secretary of State impose per violation? Up to $500 - Up to $10,000 - Up to $100 - Up to $1,500 **Show the answer** **D. Up to $1,500** ORS 194.980. Source: ORS 194.980 (oregonlegislature.gov) - Before performing a first act on an electronic record, an Oregon notary must: Register the technology with the county clerk where the notary lives - Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technology - Post a second surety bond that covers only electronic records - Buy an electronic embosser from a vendor approved by the state **Show the answer** **B. Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technology** ORS 194.305. Source: ORS 194.305 (oregonlegislature.gov) Want all 100? ### Oregon Notary Exam Prep Oregon requires its exam for every application, new or renewal, and bases it on the free Notary Basics course. Study ORS chapter 194 alongside the course, then work 100 questions. [See the exam prep ($29)](/toolkits/or-notary-exam-prep) [Free sample](/toolkits/or-notary-exam-prep#free-starter)14-day full refund [Oregon starter kit ($29)](/toolkits/or-notary-starter-kit) [Free sample](/toolkits/or-notary-starter-kit#free-starter)14-day full refund Join us when you're commissioned ### Paid notary work in Oregon, per job MCC Solutions sends notary and loan signing jobs to independent notaries as requests come in. Each job shows its pay up front, and you choose which ones you take. We can't promise volume. Once you hold your commission (and E&O insurance), you can [see how it works in Oregon and apply](/notary/join/states/oregon). 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 Oregon, and are not legal advice. Rules change, so check the commissioning office's current materials. FAQ ## Quick answers **What is the minimum age to become an Oregon notary?** 18. ORS 194.315; Secretary of State qualification page. **Which connection to Oregon must an applicant have?** Oregon residence, or a place of employment or practice in Oregon. ORS 194.315; qualification page. **Which language skill is required?** Able to read and write English. ORS 194.315. **How long is an Oregon notary commission?** 4 years. ORS 194.315. **Before the Secretary issues a commission, the applicant must:** Execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary. ORS 194.315. ## Need a document notarized instead? [Book a notary](/notary/#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)