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Key Facts: Maryland Notary Exam
4 years
Commission Term
State Government Article, Title 18 (Md. Annotated Code)
$0
Required Surety Bond
Maryland SOS Notary Division (no bond required)
$8 / $30
Max Fee: Original Act / Remote Act
COMAR 01.02.08.02 (effective 1/22/2024)
10 years
Journal & AV-Recording Retention
State Government Article, Sec. 18-214 and 18-219
Oct 1, 2020
Remote Online Notarization Authorized
State Government Article, Sec. 18-214
30 days
Deadline to Take Oath Before Clerk
Maryland SOS Notary FAQ
A Maryland notary commission runs for 4 years and requires no surety bond. New applicants must complete a Secretary of State-approved course of study and pass an examination, then take the oath before the Clerk of the Circuit Court ($11 fee) within 30 days. Maximum fees are $8 per original notarial act and $30 per remote act (effective 1/22/2024), and notaries must keep a journal for 10 years.
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1Which Maryland official appoints and commissions notaries public, and through which division are commissions administered?
A.The Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county
B.The Governor, acting through the Maryland Secretary of State's Notary Division
C.The Maryland Attorney General's Office
D.The Maryland Department of Labor
Explanation: Under State Government Article, Title 18, Maryland notaries are appointed by the Governor and commissioned through the Secretary of State's Notary Division in Annapolis. The application is routed through the applicant's state senator before the Governor's appointment.
2How long is a Maryland notary public commission valid?
A.2 years
B.4 years
C.6 years
D.10 years
Explanation: Under State Government Article § 18-103, a Maryland notary public commission is valid for four (4) years from the date the notary is sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The expiration date appears on the commission.
3What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Maryland?
A.16 years old
B.21 years old
C.25 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: A Maryland notary applicant must be at least 18 years old, of good moral character and integrity, and live or work in the State. These eligibility requirements appear in State Government § 18-102 and the Secretary of State's FAQ.
4Effective October 1, 2021, what must all NEW Maryland notary applicants complete before being commissioned?
A.A course of study approved by the Secretary of State AND passing a notary examination
B.A surety bond filing only
C.A four-year apprenticeship under a sitting notary
D.A background polygraph examination
Explanation: Effective October 1, 2021, all new notary applicants must complete a Secretary of State-approved course of study and pass an examination, submitting both certificates with the application. This requirement is stated in the Secretary of State's notary FAQ.
5Does Maryland require a notary public to obtain and file a surety bond?
A.Yes, a $10,000 bond is required
B.Yes, a $25,000 bond is required
C.No, Maryland does not require a notary surety bond
D.Yes, but only for notaries who perform remote online notarizations
Explanation: Maryland does not require a notary public to obtain or file a surety bond. Errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance is optional and recommended by industry groups, but it is not mandated by State Government Article, Title 18.
6After a Maryland notary application is approved by the Governor, where must the new notary go to take the oath of office and receive the commission?
A.The Maryland Secretary of State's office in Annapolis
B.The local District Court
C.The Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary is commissioned
D.Any Maryland bank branch
Explanation: After approval, the notary must appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county (or Baltimore City) of commissioning to take the oath of office and receive the commission, paying an $11.00 fee. A notary must take the oath each time a commission is issued.
7Within how many days of the commission's issue date must a Maryland notary appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court to be sworn in?
A.30 days
B.10 days
C.15 days
D.90 days
Explanation: A Maryland notary must be sworn in within 30 days of the commission's issue date (the date the approval email is sent). Failure to qualify within 30 days constitutes a revocation of the appointment.
8What fee does a new Maryland notary pay the Clerk of the Circuit Court when taking the oath of office?
A.$5.00
B.$8.00
C.$11.00
D.$25.00
Explanation: The Clerk of the Circuit Court collects an $11.00 fee (a $10.00 commission fee plus a $1.00 registration fee) when the notary is sworn in. This is separate from the application fee paid to the Secretary of State.
9Which body must endorse a Maryland resident's notary application before the Governor appoints the applicant?
A.The state senator representing the district in which the applicant resides
B.The applicant's local police department
C.The county council
D.The Maryland State Bar Association
Explanation: A resident applicant's notary application is routed to the state senator representing the applicant's senatorial district for endorsement. If the senator approves, it returns to the Secretary of State and the appointment is made upon the Governor's approval. (Senators may opt out, in which case the Secretary of State reviews.)
10Can a person who lives outside Maryland become a Maryland notary public?
A.No, only Maryland residents may be commissioned
B.Yes, but only if they are a licensed attorney
C.Yes, but only for remote online notarizations
D.Yes, if they have a place of employment or practice in Maryland and meet reciprocity conditions
Explanation: A non-resident may be commissioned if they have a place of employment or practice in Maryland and reside in a state that allows Maryland residents working there to serve as notaries. The notary must still be physically located in Maryland when performing notarial acts.
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