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Key Facts: North Dakota Notary Exam

4 years

Length of a North Dakota notary commission

NDCC 44-06.1-20(5)

$7,500

Required surety bond amount for the commission term

NDCC 44-06.1-20(4)

$5.00

Maximum fee per notarial act in North Dakota

NDCC 44-06.1-28

$36

State application/filing fee paid to the Secretary of State

NDCC 44-06.1-20(1)

No exam

North Dakota requires no mandatory written notary exam

North Dakota Secretary of State

10 years

Retention period for remote-notarization journals and recordings

NDCC 44-06.1-16.1 and 44-06.1-13.1

A North Dakota notary commission lasts 4 years and is issued by the Secretary of State. Applicants must be 18+, file a $7,500 surety bond and an oath of office, and pay a $36 fee; no written state exam is required. Notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act, must use a photographically reproducible ink stamp (embossers are prohibited), and may perform Remote Online and Remote Ink Notarization after notifying the Secretary of State.

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1Which government official commissions notaries public in North Dakota?
A.The Secretary of State
B.The county probate judge
C.The Lieutenant Governor
D.The clerk of the district court
Explanation: Under NDCC 44-06.1-01(7) and 44-06.1-20, a notary public is an individual commissioned to perform notarial acts by the North Dakota Secretary of State. Applications, the bond, the oath, and the stamping-device authorization are all filed with the Secretary of State.
2How long is a North Dakota notary public commission valid?
A.Two years
B.Four years
C.Five years
D.Ten years
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-20(5) provides that the Secretary of State issues a notary public commission for a term of four years, unless the notary is sooner removed. A commission may be renewed up to 60 days before its expiration date.
3What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in North Dakota?
A.16 years old
B.21 years old
C.18 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-20(2)(a) requires that an applicant for a notary commission be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit.
4Does North Dakota require applicants to pass a written state notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a 50-question proctored exam is required
B.Yes, an online exam with a 70% passing score is required
C.Only for notaries who intend to perform remote notarizations
D.No, North Dakota does not require a state notary exam
Explanation: North Dakota does not mandate a written notary examination. NDCC 44-06.1-20 lists the requirements (age, citizenship/residency, English literacy, bond, oath, fee) but no exam or pre-commission education course. Studying the law is still strongly advised to perform acts correctly.
5What is the application (filing) fee to apply for a North Dakota notary public commission?
A.$36
B.$10
C.$20
D.$50
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-20(1) sets the application fee at thirty-six dollars ($36), payable to the Secretary of State. The same $36 fee applies to renewals.
6What amount of surety bond must a North Dakota notary applicant obtain before being commissioned?
A.$5,000
B.$7,500
C.$10,000
D.$15,000
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-20(4) requires an assurance in the form of a surety bond (or functional equivalent) in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500), covering acts performed during the commission term. The bond protects the public, not the notary.
7What is the maximum fee a North Dakota notary may charge for a single notarial act?
A.$2.00
B.$10.00
C.$5.00
D.$15.00
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-28 provides that a notary public is entitled to charge not more than five dollars ($5.00) per notarial act. Charging more is an infraction. Separate travel and technology fees may be allowed by advance agreement.
8A signer must do what before a North Dakota notary may notarize their signature on a traditional paper document?
A.Mail the signed document to the notary in advance
B.Provide a notarized affidavit of identity from a third party
C.Submit the document to the Secretary of State for pre-approval
D.Personally appear before the notary
Explanation: NDCC 44-06.1-05 requires that the individual making the statement or executing the signature appear personally before the notarial officer. Personal appearance is a foundational requirement and may not be waived for in-person notarizations.
9In North Dakota, what does a signer declare when a notary performs an acknowledgment?
A.That they signed the record for the purpose stated in it
B.That every statement in the document is true under oath
C.That the notary personally witnessed the signing
D.That the copy is a true and correct copy of the original
Explanation: Under NDCC 44-06.1-01(1), an acknowledgment is a declaration by the signer that they signed the record for the purpose stated in it (and, if signed in a representative capacity, that they had authority). It is not a sworn statement about the truth of the contents.
10What was the former name for the notarial act North Dakota now calls a 'verification on oath or affirmation'?
A.Acknowledgment
B.Jurat
C.Protest
D.Copy certification
Explanation: The North Dakota Secretary of State explains that a verification on oath or affirmation was formerly known as a jurat. The signer swears or affirms that the statements in the record are true and signs in the notary's presence (NDCC 44-06.1-01(14)).

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