Maine Notary Public
53 questions on Maine notary law: the commission, notarial acts, identifying signers, the journal and seal, fees and prohibited acts.
- Questions in this course
- 53
- The mock test
- 23 questions, 23 correct to pass.
This course is for anyone who applies for, or holds, a notary public commission in Maine. The commissioning office is the Maine Secretary of State (Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions).
Maine requires an exam before a first commission. Maine's notary exam: 23 questions, 23 to pass. Maine publishes the question count and requires 100% to pass. The notary exam is widely reported to be open book. The exam has 15 multiple-choice questions and 8 definitions to match, and each must be answered correctly before you can go on.
You apply to the Maine Secretary of State (Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions). This course drills 53 questions on Maine notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Official links
- Apply for a notary commission — Who may apply, and how
Questions
Common questions
Is there an official test, and how is the mock test scored?
Maine's notary exam: 23 questions, 23 to pass. Maine publishes the question count and requires 100% to pass. The notary exam is widely reported to be open book. The exam has 15 multiple-choice questions and 8 definitions to match, and each must be answered correctly before you can go on. 23 questions, 23 correct to pass.
How are the questions checked?
Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.
How do I become a notary public?
You apply to the Maine Secretary of State (Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions). This course drills 53 questions on Maine notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Is this course free?
Part of every course is free: a slice of every topic and one short practice test a day. Full access is $10 a month for one course, or $20 a month for every course on the site.