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Key Facts: Missouri Notary Exam

4 years

Commission Term

Missouri Secretary of State - Qualifying (Chapter 486 RSMo)

80%

Required Exam Score

Section 486.630 RSMo (accessed June 2026)

$10,000

Surety Bond Amount

Missouri Secretary of State - Notary Bond (Chapter 486 RSMo)

$25

Application Fee

Missouri Notary Public Handbook (2025 edition)

$5 per signature

Max Acknowledgment/Jurat Fee

Section 486.685 RSMo (accessed June 2026)

10 years

Journal Retention

Section 486.700 RSMo (accessed June 2026)

A Missouri notary commission lasts 4 years and requires an 80% exam score, a $25 application fee, and a $10,000 surety bond filed at the county clerk within 60 days of issuance. Statutory fee caps are $5 per signature for acknowledgments, jurats, and signature witnessings, and $1 per page (minimum $3) for certified copies. A bound journal is mandatory and must be kept at least 10 years, and remote online notarization has been authorized since August 2020 with separate electronic-notary registration.

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1Which Missouri official commissions notaries public?
A.The county probate judge
B.The Missouri Lieutenant Governor
C.The clerk of the circuit court
D.The Missouri Secretary of State
Explanation: Under Chapter 486 RSMo, the Missouri Secretary of State (Commissions Division) issues, denies, renews, and revokes notary commissions. The Secretary administers the application, exam, and statewide notary registry.
2How long is a Missouri notary public commission valid?
A.One year
B.Five years
C.Four years
D.Ten years
Explanation: A Missouri notary commission runs for a term of four years from the date of issuance shown on the commission certificate. The $10,000 surety bond must also cover the same four-year term.
3What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Missouri?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: Section 486.605 RSMo requires a notary applicant to be at least 18 years of age. This is one of the five core statutory qualifications, along with residency, legal U.S. presence, English literacy, and passing the exam.
4Does Missouri require notary applicants to pass an examination?
A.No, Missouri requires only an application and bond
B.Yes, but only for remote online notaries
C.Yes, applicants must score at least 80% on an exam administered by the Secretary of State
D.Yes, a proctored in-person exam at a county courthouse
Explanation: Section 486.630 RSMo requires applicants to attest to reading the Missouri Notary Public Handbook or completing approved training and to score at least 80% on an examination administered by the Secretary of State covering notarial laws, procedures, and ethics.
5What minimum score must a Missouri notary applicant achieve on the required examination?
A.60%
B.70%
C.80%
D.90%
Explanation: Under Section 486.630 RSMo, an applicant must receive a score of 80% or better on the examination administered by the Secretary of State before a commission is issued. The exam is based on notarial laws, procedures, and ethics.
6What surety bond amount must a Missouri notary obtain?
A.$5,000
B.$15,000
C.$25,000
D.$10,000
Explanation: Missouri requires a $10,000 surety bond covering the four-year commission term. The bond protects the public; if the surety pays a claim, the notary must reimburse the surety company.
7What is the nonrefundable application fee paid to the State of Missouri for a notary commission?
A.$10
B.$50
C.$25
D.$100
Explanation: The Missouri notary commission application fee is $25, nonrefundable, paid to the State of Missouri. This is separate from the cost of the surety bond, the seal, and any county oath fee.
8After the Secretary of State issues a commission, how many days does a Missouri applicant have to qualify at the county clerk's office?
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.90 days
D.60 days
Explanation: Missouri law allows up to 60 days from the commission issue date for the applicant to qualify at the county clerk's office by taking the oath and presenting the $10,000 bond. Failure to qualify within 60 days results in the commission being marked not qualified.
9Where does a Missouri notary applicant take the oath of office and file the bond?
A.At the Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City
B.At the county clerk's office
C.Before a Missouri circuit judge
D.At any licensed bonding company
Explanation: The applicant must appear in person at the county clerk's office to take the oath of office and present the $10,000 surety bond. The clerk administers the oath and delivers the commission certificate; the notary then mails the oath and bond to the Secretary of State.
10Which of the following is NOT a statutory qualification to become a Missouri notary public?
A.Be at least 18 years old
B.Reside or have a regular place of work or business in Missouri
C.Be able to read and write English
D.Hold a high school diploma or GED
Explanation: Section 486.605 RSMo lists five qualifications: at least 18, resides or works in Missouri, resides legally in the U.S., reads and writes English, and passes the exam. There is no diploma or degree requirement.

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