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Key Facts: ME Notary Exam
Open-book
Exam Format
Maine SOS / Title 4, §1923
7 years
Commission Term
Title 4, §1922
No Bond
Surety Bond Requirement
Maine SOS FAQ
$50
Application Fee
Maine SOS
No cap
Standard Fee Limit (disclosure required)
Maine RULONA
10 years
Journal Retention Period
Title 4, §1920
For 2026 prep, the Maine notary exam is open-book with 20 questions and a 70% passing score, administered online by the Secretary of State as part of the application. You must answer each category's questions correctly before advancing to the next. Maine adopted RULONA (Title 4, Chapter 39) effective July 1, 2023. Commissions run 7 years, require NO surety bond, and Maine does not set statutory maximum fees (except $1.25 for noting dishonored instruments). Seals are optional for paper notarizations. Journals are required only for electronic/remote notarizations. Notaries can no longer solemnize marriages (as of July 2023).
About the ME Notary Exam
The Maine notary exam is a 20-question open-book test administered by the Secretary of State as part of the application process. It covers Title 4, Chapter 39 (RULONA), which took effect July 1, 2023, including notarial acts, identification requirements, conflict of interest rules, journal and stamp obligations, RON procedures, and prohibited acts. A 70% passing score is required.
Questions
20 scored questions
Time Limit
45 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
Included in $50 application fee (Maine Secretary of State)
ME Notary Exam Content Outline
Commission, Eligibility, and RULONA Framework
Title 4, Chapter 39 structure, eligibility (18+, read/write English, resident or employed in ME), $50 application, 7-year term, no bond, voter endorsement, Oath of Office
Notarial Acts and Procedures
Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, signature witnessing, protests, certifying electronic record copies, short-form certificates
Conflict of Interest, Identity, and Refusal
Family member prohibition (spouse, parent, sibling, child, in-laws), direct beneficial interest, personal knowledge, government ID, credible witness
Journal, Stamp, and Record Keeping
Mandatory journal for electronic/RON only, optional for paper, 10-year retention, stamp optional for paper (required for electronic/RON), security obligations
Fees, RON, Prohibited Acts, and Recent Changes
No statutory fee cap (written disclosure required), RON since July 2023, SOS-approved technology only, prohibited acts (UPL, notario, immigration), marriage no longer authorized
How to Pass the ME Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 20 questions
- Time limit: 45 minutes
- Exam fee: Included in $50 application fee
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maine notary exam open-book?
Yes. The Maine notary exam is an open-book test administered online by the Secretary of State as part of the application process. Study materials (the Course of Study) are available free of charge from the SOS. If you answer incorrectly, you cannot advance to the next category until you provide the correct answer.
Does Maine require a notary bond?
No. Maine does not require a surety bond for notaries public. E&O insurance is also not required but is recommended for personal protection. Without insurance, notaries are personally liable for any claims arising from their notarial acts.
How long is a Maine notary commission?
A Maine notary commission is valid for 7 years — one of the longest terms in the nation. Renewals also require passing the exam. New Hampshire residents employed in Maine may qualify for a commission with a 4-year term.
Can Maine notaries solemnize marriages?
No — not anymore. Effective July 1, 2023, when Maine adopted RULONA (Title 4, Chapter 39), notaries public lost the authority to solemnize marriages. A separate 'Marriage Officiant' license is now required.
What are Maine's conflict of interest rules for notaries?
Under Title 4, Section 1904, a Maine notary may not notarize for a spouse/domestic partner, parent, sibling, child, or in-law. A notary also may not notarize a record in which any of these relatives has a direct beneficial interest — defined as any advantage beyond the customary notary fee. Acts performed in violation are voidable.