Key Takeaways
- Complete and pass the 35-question exam through the state portal
- Pay the $95 testing and administration fee
- Obtain a $5,000 surety bond for 4 years
- Complete the oath of office
- Receive your commission and obtain supplies
Last updated: January 2026
Utah Notary Application Process
Utah streamlines the notary application process through the state's online portal. Here's what you need to do to become a commissioned Utah notary.
Application Steps
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Exam | 35 questions, 61 points to pass |
| 2 | Pay Fee | $95 testing and administration |
| 3 | Background Check | Automatic with application |
| 4 | Obtain Bond | $5,000 surety bond |
| 5 | Take Oath | Oath of office |
| 6 | Purchase Supplies | Seal, journal |
Exam Details
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Questions | 35 multiple-choice |
| Total points | 65 points |
| Passing score | 61 points |
| Heavily weighted | 10 questions (4 points each) |
| Standard questions | 25 questions (1 point each) |
| Results | Immediate after payment |
Fee Structure
| Fee | Amount | When Due |
|---|---|---|
| Testing & administration | $95 | After passing exam |
| Retake (within 30 days) | $40 | If failed first attempt |
| After 30 days | $95 | New application required |
Background Check
After passing the exam and paying:
| Process | Details |
|---|---|
| Check type | Criminal background |
| Automatic | Submitted with application |
| Processing | Included in timeline |
| Disqualifiers | Felonies, fraud-related crimes |
Surety Bond
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Term | 4 years (matches commission) |
| Typical cost | ~$50-75 for 4 years |
| Protects | The public from notary errors |
| Must obtain | Before commission issued |
Oath of Office
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who administers | Another notary public |
| Format | Written or oral |
| When | After bond obtained |
| Purpose | Swear to perform duties faithfully |
| Notarized | The oath must be notarized |
Timeline
| Stage | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Exam completion | 1-2 hours |
| Payment processing | Immediate |
| Background check | 1-2 weeks |
| Bond acquisition | 1-2 days |
| Oath completion | Same day as bond |
| Total | 2-3 weeks |
After Receiving Commission
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Purchase seal/stamp | Official mark |
| Obtain journal | Record keeping |
| Start notarizing | Within commission term |
On the Exam
Application questions focus on:
- Testing fee: $95
- Bond amount: $5,000
- Passing score: 61 of 65 points
- Background check: Required
- Oath: Must be notarized
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