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Key Facts: Kentucky Notary Exam

4 years

Commission Term

KRS 423.390, Kentucky Secretary of State

$1,000

Required Surety Bond

KRS 423.390

No exam

Mandatory State Notary Exam

Kentucky Secretary of State (KRS Chapter 423)

$10

Secretary of State Application Fee

Kentucky Secretary of State (KRS 423.430)

No cap

Statutory Maximum Notary Fee Per Act

KRS 423.430 (post-2020 RULONA)

2020

Remote Online Notarization Effective Date

Senate Bill 114 (2019); KRS 423.355 and 423.455

A Kentucky notary commission lasts four years and is granted by the Secretary of State; there is no mandatory state notary exam. Applicants pay a $10 application fee, post a $1,000 surety bond, and take an oath of office before the county clerk within 30 days of receiving the commission. Since 2020 there is no statutory maximum per-act fee, a seal is optional for paper acts, and remote online notarization is authorized (Senate Bill 114, effective January 1, 2020) for notaries who register with the Secretary of State.

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1Which Kentucky office receives notary applications, approves commissions, and maintains the electronic database of active notaries public?
A.The Kentucky Department of Insurance
B.The Kentucky Lieutenant Governor
C.The Kentucky Secretary of State
D.The Kentucky Attorney General
Explanation: Under KRS 423.390, the Kentucky Secretary of State receives applications for appointment and reappointment, administers the commissioning process, and maintains the electronic roll of active notaries and online notaries.
2How long is a Kentucky notary public commission valid from the date it is issued?
A.Two years
B.Four years
C.Five years
D.Ten years
Explanation: A Kentucky notary commission is valid for four years. Under KRS 423.390, the notary must reapply and obtain a new $1,000 bond to be reappointed for an additional four-year term.
3What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Kentucky?
A.16 years old
B.21 years old
C.There is no minimum age
D.18 years old
Explanation: KRS 423.390 requires a notary applicant to be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants must also be able to read and write English and not be disqualified under the statute.
4Which of the following is a residency or employment requirement for a Kentucky notary applicant under KRS 423.390?
A.The applicant must own real property in Kentucky
B.The applicant must reside in, or be employed or practice in, the Kentucky county where applying
C.The applicant must have lived in Kentucky for at least 10 years
D.The applicant must be a registered voter in Kentucky
Explanation: Under KRS 423.390, an applicant must be a resident of, or be employed or practice in, the Kentucky county listed on the application. The county of commission is the county of residence or principal employment.
5Does Kentucky require an applicant to pass a mandatory written state notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a proctored 50-question state exam is required
B.No, Kentucky does not require a mandatory written state notary exam
C.Yes, but only for online notaries
D.Yes, an open-book exam administered by the county clerk is required
Explanation: Kentucky does not mandate a statewide written notary examination. Commissioning under KRS 423.390 requires an application, qualifications, a $1,000 bond, and an oath of office, but no passing exam score. Studying the law remains essential because notaries are still liable for errors.
6What is the amount of the surety bond (assurance) a Kentucky notary must obtain and file?
A.$500
B.$5,000
C.$1,000
D.$15,000
Explanation: Under KRS 423.390, a Kentucky notary must submit an assurance in the form of a $1,000 surety bond. The bond is filed with the county clerk and protects the public against financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct.
7After receiving the commission from the Secretary of State, where must a Kentucky notary go to take the oath of office and file the bond?
A.The Secretary of State's office in Frankfort
B.The county clerk listed in the commission application
C.The circuit court clerk
D.Any licensed attorney's office
Explanation: KRS 423.390(4) requires the notary, within thirty (30) days of receiving the commission, to appear in person before the county clerk listed in the application to take the oath of office, submit the surety bond, and file the commission.
8Within how many days of receiving the commission must a Kentucky notary appear before the county clerk to take the oath, post the bond, and file the commission?
A.10 days
B.60 days
C.30 days
D.90 days
Explanation: KRS 423.390(4) provides that within thirty (30) days of receiving the notary commission from the Secretary of State, the applicant must appear before the county clerk to complete the oath, bond, and filing. Missing this window can void the commissioning.
9What non-refundable filing fee does the Kentucky Secretary of State charge to process a notary application?
A.$25
B.$50
C.$75
D.$10
Explanation: The Secretary of State charges a $10.00 non-refundable application filing fee, payable to the State Treasurer, as referenced in KRS 423.390 and KRS 423.430. The county clerk charges an additional, separate fee at the oath/bond filing step.
10Under current Kentucky law (KRS 423.430), what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for a single notarial act?
A.$2 per act
B.$5 per act
C.There is no statutory maximum fee per act
D.$10 per act
Explanation: Since the 2020 revisions under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, KRS 423.430 sets no statutory maximum fee per notarial act. A notary may set a fee but must comply with KRS 64.300 and clearly disclose the fee in advance.

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