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Key Facts: Iowa Notary Exam

3 years

Commission term for Iowa-resident notaries (1 year for non-residents working in Iowa)

Iowa Code 9B.21 / Iowa Secretary of State

$30

Application fee for an Iowa notary commission

Iowa Secretary of State Notary Handbook

$0

Required surety bond - Iowa does not require a notary bond

Handbook for Iowa Notaries Public

No cap

Iowa sets no statutory maximum fee per notarial act; a reasonable fee is allowed

Iowa Secretary of State Notary Handbook

July 1, 2020

Effective date of permanent remote online notarization under Iowa Code 9B.14A

Iowa Senate File 475 / Iowa Code 9B.14A

No state exam

Iowa does not require a written notary examination to be commissioned

Iowa Secretary of State

Iowa notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State for a three-year term (one year for non-residents who work in Iowa). The application fee is $30, no surety bond is required, and there is no mandatory state exam. Iowa sets no per-act fee cap (a reasonable fee is allowed), requires a stamp/seal on every notarized document, and has authorized remote online notarization since July 1, 2020 under Iowa Code 9B.14A.

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1Which state agency commissions notaries public in Iowa?
A.The Iowa Secretary of State
B.The clerk of the district court
C.The Iowa Lieutenant Governor's office
D.The Iowa Department of Licensing
Explanation: Under Iowa Code chapter 9B, a notary public is an individual commissioned by the Iowa Secretary of State to perform notarial acts. Applications and renewals are filed with the Secretary of State's office through Fast Track Filing.
2What is the term length of a notary public commission for a person who resides in Iowa?
A.Two years
B.Three years
C.Five years
D.One year
Explanation: The term of a notary public residing in Iowa is three years. By contrast, a notary who lives outside Iowa but works in Iowa receives a one-year term.
3A notary public who resides in Nebraska but whose place of employment is in Council Bluffs, Iowa receives a commission term of what length?
A.Four years
B.The same as an Iowa resident
C.One year
D.Three years
Explanation: The term of a notary public residing outside Iowa whose place of work or business is in Iowa is one year. Only Iowa residents receive the three-year term.
4What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Iowa?
A.19 years
B.21 years
C.16 years
D.18 years
Explanation: Iowa Code section 9B.21 requires a traditional notary public to be at least eighteen years of age, among other qualifications.
5Which of the following is a residency-related qualification to become an Iowa traditional notary public?
A.Must own real property in Iowa
B.Must have lived in Iowa for at least five years
C.Must be a resident of Iowa OR have a place of employment or practice in Iowa
D.Must be a registered Iowa voter
Explanation: Under Iowa Code section 9B.21, an applicant must be a resident of Iowa or have a place of employment or practice in Iowa. There is no minimum residency duration, voter-registration, or property-ownership requirement.
6Does Iowa require an applicant to pass a state-administered written notary examination before being commissioned as a traditional notary public?
A.Yes, an exam proctored by the county clerk
B.Yes, a 30-question exam with a 70% passing score
C.Yes, but only for non-residents
D.No, Iowa does not require a state notary exam for a traditional commission
Explanation: Iowa does not mandate a statewide written notary examination for a traditional commission. An applicant simply meets the eligibility requirements, files an application with the Secretary of State, and pays the fee; the state recommends but does not require an education course.
7What is the application fee charged by the Iowa Secretary of State for a new notary public commission?
A.$30.00
B.$50.00
C.$10.00
D.$20.00
Explanation: The Iowa Secretary of State charges a $30.00 application fee for a notary public commission, the same fee that applies if a lapsed notary must file a new application.
8Does Iowa require a notary public to obtain a surety bond?
A.Yes, a $15,000 surety bond
B.No, Iowa does not require a notary bond
C.Yes, a $5,000 surety bond
D.Yes, a $10,000 surety bond
Explanation: Iowa does not require a notary public to post a surety bond. The Secretary of State's handbook expressly states 'No, Iowa does not require a bond,' though errors-and-omissions insurance is recommended for personal protection.
9How does Iowa law treat errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance for notaries?
A.It is prohibited for Iowa notaries
B.It replaces the need to keep a journal
C.It is mandatory and must be filed with the Secretary of State
D.It is recommended for personal liability protection but not required
Explanation: Iowa does not require notaries to carry E&O insurance, but the Secretary of State strongly recommends it because a notary can be personally sued for negligence. E&O coverage protects the notary's own finances; it is optional.
10Which Iowa Code chapter contains the principal law governing notarial acts?
A.Chapter 9B
B.Chapter 554
C.Chapter 622
D.Chapter 9A
Explanation: Iowa Code chapter 9B, which enacts the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), governs notaries public and notarial acts. Iowa Administrative Code 721—43 contains the implementing rules.

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