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Key Facts: Indiana Notary Exam

8 years

Commission Term

Indiana Notary Public Guide (IC Title 33, Art. 42)

$25,000

Required Surety Bond

IC 33-42-12-1 (Indiana Secretary of State)

$10 / $25

Max Fee per In-Person / Remote Act

IC 33-42-14-1 and IC 33-42-17-9

80%

Passing Score on Required Exam

Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz)

July 1, 2019

Remote Online Notarization Effective

Indiana Senate Bill 372 (2018)

$75

Application Fee (incl. course + exam)

Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz)

For 2026, an Indiana notary public commission lasts 8 years and requires a $25,000 surety bond, a $75 application (which includes the mandatory education course and exam), and a passing exam score of 80% on a ~30-question test. The maximum fee is $10 per in-person notarial act and $25 per remote act, plus a travel fee not exceeding the federal mileage rate. Continuing education is required every two years, and Remote Online Notarization (effective July 1, 2019) requires a separate $100 authorization. A journal is recommended but not mandatory for paper acts, while an electronic journal and audiovisual recording are required for remote acts.

Sample Indiana Notary Practice Questions

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1Which Indiana state office commissions notaries public and maintains the official roll of active notaries?
A.The Indiana Department of Insurance
B.The Indiana Lieutenant Governor
C.The Indiana Secretary of State
D.The county clerk of the circuit court
Explanation: Under Indiana Code Title 33, Article 42, the Indiana Secretary of State receives notary applications, administers the commissioning process, and keeps the electronic roll of active notaries public.
2How long is the term of an Indiana notary public commission?
A.4 years
B.8 years
C.6 years
D.10 years
Explanation: The term of office for an Indiana notary public is 8 years, as stated in the Indiana Notary Public Guide and Indiana Code Title 33, Article 42. The commission carries statewide jurisdiction.
3What is the minimum age to become an Indiana notary public?
A.16 years old
B.21 years old
C.25 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and throughout the term of service, per the Indiana Notary Public Guide qualification criteria.
4Which residency or employment condition satisfies Indiana's notary eligibility requirement?
A.The applicant must have lived in Indiana for at least five years
B.The applicant must be an Indiana resident or be primarily employed in Indiana
C.The applicant must own real property in Indiana
D.The applicant must be a registered Indiana voter
Explanation: Indiana allows a person who is a resident of Indiana OR who is primarily employed in Indiana to become a notary. A non-resident who is primarily employed in the state is eligible.
5Does Indiana require a notary applicant to be a U.S. citizen?
A.Yes, only U.S. citizens may serve as Indiana notaries
B.No, an applicant may be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States
C.No, any visitor on a tourist visa may apply
D.Yes, and the applicant must also be a natural-born citizen
Explanation: The Indiana Notary Public Guide requires that an applicant be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States. Non-citizens must have immigration status allowing permanent residence.
6Is a written notary examination mandatory in Indiana?
A.No, Indiana never requires an exam to be commissioned
B.Yes, but only for applicants who will perform remote notarizations
C.Yes, applicants must complete an education course and pass an exam administered through the Secretary of State
D.No, only a notarized application is required
Explanation: Indiana is one of the states that requires both an education course and a passing exam score for all new and renewing notaries, administered through the Secretary of State's INBiz platform under SB 539 (effective July 1, 2018).
7What surety bond amount must an Indiana notary applicant obtain before being commissioned?
A.$5,000
B.$25,000
C.$10,000
D.$15,000
Explanation: Since July 1, 2018, all Indiana notary applicants must secure a $25,000 surety bond (or functional equivalent) effective for the full 8-year term, per IC 33-42-12-1.
8Whom does the $25,000 Indiana notary surety bond primarily protect?
A.The notary public personally
B.The Secretary of State's office
C.The public, against financial harm from notarial errors or misconduct
D.The notary's employer only
Explanation: The surety bond protects members of the public who are harmed by a notary's errors or misconduct. It does not protect the notary, who must repay the surety company any amounts paid out on a claim.
9What type of insurance is optional but recommended to protect an Indiana notary against personal liability for unintentional mistakes?
A.The surety bond itself
B.Workers' compensation insurance
C.General commercial liability insurance
D.Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance
Explanation: Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is optional in Indiana but recommended; it protects the notary personally from financial loss for unintentional errors, unlike the bond, which protects the public.
10What is the maximum fee an Indiana notary may charge for a single in-person (paper) notarial act?
A.$2
B.$5
C.$10
D.$25
Explanation: Under IC 33-42-14-1, an Indiana notary may charge a maximum of $10 per individual notarial act on a paper document. Travel may be billed separately at no more than the federal mileage rate.

About the Indiana Notary Exam

Indiana is one of the few states that requires a mandatory education course and a passing exam (80%) for all new and renewing notaries, administered by the Secretary of State through the INBiz platform. Applicants must be 18+, a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and an Indiana resident or primarily employed in Indiana. A $25,000 surety bond effective for the full 8-year term is required before commissioning.

Questions

30 scored questions

Time Limit

Untimed online exam administered through INBiz

Passing Score

80%

Exam Fee

$75 application fee (includes the education course and exam) (Indiana Secretary of State (Notary Division, via the INBiz platform))

Indiana Notary Exam Content Outline

20%

Qualifications, Commissioning & Continuing Education

Eligibility, 8-year term, $75 application, mandatory course/exam, $25,000 bond, biennial continuing education

25%

Notarial Acts & Certificate Wording

Acknowledgments vs. jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, protests, venue, certificate sufficiency

15%

Identification & Personal Appearance

Personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence of identity, credible witnesses, mandatory personal appearance

15%

Fees, Bond & Liability

$10 in-person and $25 remote fee caps, travel fees, $25,000 bond, E&O insurance, bond claims and reimbursement

15%

RON & Electronic Notarization

Remote authorization, approved vendors, electronic journal, audiovisual recording, identity proofing

10%

Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline

Unauthorized practice of law, immigration limits, notario publico deception, seal rules, revocation

How to Pass the Indiana Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80%
  • Exam length: 30 questions
  • Time limit: Untimed online exam administered through INBiz
  • Exam fee: $75 application fee (includes the education course and exam)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Indiana Notary Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the official Indiana Notary Public Guide (INBiz) and Indiana Code Title 33, Article 42 for authoritative rules
2Memorize the core numbers: 8-year term, $25,000 bond, $10 in-person fee cap, $25 remote fee cap, 80% passing score
3Distinguish acknowledgments (signer affirms they signed willingly) from jurats/verifications (signer swears to truth and signs in your presence)
4Know the required seal elements and that HB 1032 removed the word 'seal' as a required element effective July 2024
5Understand RON specifics: effective July 1, 2019, separate $100 authorization, approved vendor, electronic journal, AV recording, identity proofing
6Study prohibited acts under IC 33-42-13-3: no practicing law or immigration advice, no self/spouse notarization, and the notario publico deception disclaimer

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Indiana require a notary exam?

Yes. Unlike most states, Indiana requires all new and renewing notaries to complete an education course and pass an exam (about 30 multiple-choice and true/false questions, 80% to pass), administered by the Secretary of State through the INBiz platform.

How long is an Indiana notary commission and what does it cost?

An Indiana notary commission lasts 8 years. The application fee is $75 (covering the course and exam); with the ~$16 criminal history record, a ~$70 surety bond, and a ~$30 seal, total cost is roughly $191.

What surety bond does Indiana require for notaries?

Indiana requires a $25,000 surety bond effective for the full 8-year commission term. The bond protects the public, not the notary, so the notary must repay the surety for any claim paid. Errors and omissions insurance is optional but recommended.

What is the maximum fee an Indiana notary can charge?

The maximum fee is $10 per in-person notarial act (IC 33-42-14-1) and $25 per remote notarial act (IC 33-42-17-9). A separate travel fee may be charged that does not exceed the federal mileage rate.

Is a notary journal required in Indiana?

A journal is not legally required for paper notarial acts in Indiana, though the Secretary of State strongly recommends keeping one. Remote notaries must keep an electronic journal and an audiovisual recording of each remote act.

Can Indiana notaries perform remote online notarizations (RON)?

Yes. RON has been authorized since July 1, 2019. It is voluntary and requires a separate application, a remote notary exam, a $100 fee, at least 90 days remaining on the commission, an electronic seal, and an approved technology vendor.