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Key Facts: Idaho Notary Exam

6 years

Idaho notary commission term

Idaho Code 51-121

$10,000

Required notary surety bond amount

Idaho Code 51-121(4)

$5

Maximum fee per notarial act (plus reasonable travel)

Idaho Code 51-133

$30

Notary application filing fee

Idaho Code 51-132(1)

Jan 1, 2020

Date Idaho authorized remote online notarization

Idaho Code 51-114A; Idaho Notary Public Handbook

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Idaho requires no mandatory written notary exam

Idaho Secretary of State; Idaho Code 51-121 and 51-122

Idaho notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State for a six-year term and must post a $10,000 surety bond, but Idaho requires no mandatory written exam. The application fee is $30, and a notary may charge up to $5 per notarial act plus reasonable travel. Idaho authorized remote online notarization effective January 1, 2020, and notaries may register to perform electronic acts for a $20 fee. Use this free 2026 practice test to master acknowledgments, jurats, identification, seals, fees, and prohibited acts.

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1Which Idaho official commissions notaries public?
A.The Idaho Secretary of State
B.The county probate judge
C.The Idaho Attorney General
D.The clerk of the district court
Explanation: Under Idaho Code 51-121, the Secretary of State commissions notaries public. The Secretary of State's Notary and Certifications Division administers applications, the optional course of study, and discipline.
2How long is the term of an Idaho notary public commission?
A.Four years
B.Five years
C.Six years
D.Ten years
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-121(5) provides that the Secretary of State issues a notary commission for a term of six years. There are no term limits, so a notary may be recommissioned repeatedly.
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Idaho?
A.16 years
B.19 years
C.18 years
D.21 years
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-121(2)(a) requires an applicant to be at least 18 years of age. Other requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency, an Idaho residence or place of employment/practice, and the ability to read and write.
4Which of the following is NOT a qualification an applicant must meet to be commissioned as an Idaho notary?
A.Be able to read and write
B.Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
C.Pass a state-administered written notary examination
D.Be a resident of, or have a place of employment or practice in, Idaho
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-121(2) lists the qualifications: at least 18, U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, an Idaho resident or with a place of employment/practice in Idaho, able to read and write, and not disqualified under 51-123. Idaho does NOT require passing a written exam.
5Does Idaho require an applicant to pass a mandatory written notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a proctored exam at the county courthouse
B.Yes, an online exam scored by the Secretary of State
C.No; Idaho requires an application, oath, and bond but no mandatory exam
D.Yes, but only for notaries who will perform remote online notarizations
Explanation: Idaho does not mandate a written notary exam. An applicant submits an application, executes an oath of office, files a $10,000 bond, and pays the $30 fee. A free online course of study is offered under Idaho Code 51-122, but completing it is not a statutory commissioning requirement.
6What is the surety bond amount an Idaho notary applicant must file with the Secretary of State?
A.$5,000
B.$25,000
C.$15,000
D.$10,000
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-121(4) requires an assurance in the form of a surety bond (or its functional equivalent) of $10,000. The bond must cover acts performed during the entire six-year commission term.
7What is the maximum fee an Idaho notary may charge for performing a single notarial act?
A.$2
B.$5
C.$10
D.$15
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-133(1) caps the fee for any notarial act at $5. In addition to the fee, a notary may be compensated for the actual and reasonable expense of travel under 51-133(2).
8What is the filing fee to apply for a new or renewal Idaho notary commission?
A.$10
B.$20
C.$30
D.$50
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-132(1) sets the application/appointment filing fee at $30. The fee is non-refundable. A separate $20 fee applies to file an application for electronic notarization authorization.
9In addition to the per-act fee, what may an Idaho notary charge a signer under Idaho Code 51-133(2)?
A.Actual and reasonable expense of travel
B.A document storage fee
C.A flat $25 convenience fee
D.A fee for selecting the correct certificate
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-133(2) allows a notary, in addition to the per-act fee, to be compensated for the actual and reasonable expense of travel to the place where the act is performed. Travel charges should reflect genuine costs.
10Under Idaho's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, may a notary's employer require the notary to turn over fees the notary charges?
A.Yes, in all cases
B.No; an employer may not require the notary to surrender a charged fee, though it may prohibit charging within the scope of employment
C.Yes, but only for real estate documents
D.No; an employer can never restrict the notary's fees in any way
Explanation: Idaho Code 51-133(3) prohibits an employer from requiring a notary to surrender a charged fee. However, the employer may preclude the notary from charging a fee for notarial acts performed within the scope of employment.

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