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Key Facts: New Hampshire Notary Exam
5 years
Commission Term
RSA 455:1; NH Secretary of State Notary Public page (checked 2026-10-19)
No exam
State Notary Examination
NH Secretary of State Notary Public page (checked 2026-10-19)
No bond
Surety Bond Requirement
RSA 455 and NH Secretary of State Notary Public page: no bond requirement (checked 2026-10-19)
$75
Application Fee
NH Secretary of State Notary Public page (checked 2026-10-19)
$10
Maximum Standard Notarial Fee
RSA 455:11 (checked 2026-10-19)
Feb 6, 2022
Remote Notarization Authorized
RSA 456-B:6-a (2021, 206:2, eff. Feb. 6, 2022) (checked 2026-10-19)
New Hampshire notaries are appointed by the Governor and Executive Council for a 5-year term, administered by the Secretary of State. The only required cost is a $75 application fee — there is NO mandatory exam, NO surety bond, and NO required education course. Standard notarial fees are capped at $10 per act (RSA 455:11), with $25 per remote act. Remote online notarization has been authorized since February 6, 2022, and a journal is required only for acts performed for remotely located individuals (retained 10 years).
Sample New Hampshire Notary Practice Questions
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1Who appoints a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
2How long is a New Hampshire Notary Public commission valid?
3Which state agency administers the Notary Public application and recordkeeping process in New Hampshire?
4What is the minimum age to become a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
5Does New Hampshire require applicants to pass a written notary examination before being commissioned?
6Does New Hampshire require a Notary Public to file a surety bond?
7What is the application fee to become a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
8How many endorsements must accompany a New Hampshire notary application?
9Effective August 4, 2019, residents of which states may apply to become a New Hampshire Notary Public if they work in New Hampshire?
10An out-of-state applicant from an abutting state must also be what in their home state?
About the New Hampshire Notary Exam
Becoming a New Hampshire Notary Public does not require passing a state exam. An applicant who is at least 18 and a New Hampshire resident submits a $75 application endorsed by two notaries and one registered voter, and is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Executive Council for a five-year term. This practice test covers the notary law every applicant must know under RSA 455 and RSA 456-B.
Exam sponsor: New Hampshire Secretary of State (commission granted by the Governor and Executive Council). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
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Time Limit
Not applicable (no state exam)
Passing Score
No state exam (practice test only)
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Qualifications, Application & Commissioning
18+, New Hampshire residency (or ME/MA/VT employment), endorsement by two notaries and one registered voter, criminal-record-check acknowledgment, $75 fee, appointment by Governor and Executive Council, oath of office, 5-year term, renewal, no commission numbers
Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificates
Acknowledgments, oaths and affirmations, jurats (verifications upon oath or affirmation), copy certifications, witnessing signatures, depositions, protests; difference between acknowledgment and jurat; required certificate elements including name and expiration date
Identification & Personal Appearance
Personal knowledge, credible witness, and current government photo ID under RSA 456-B:2-b; reasonable-care standard; name discrepancies; representative-capacity signings; signature-by-mark accommodations
Remote & Electronic Notarization
RSA 456-B:6-a effective February 6, 2022; notary physically in New Hampshire; two-way audio-visual technology; two types of identity proofing (MISMO default); X.509 digital certificate; 10-year recording retention; Secretary of State registration before first act
Seal, Fees & Recordkeeping
Seal or rubber stamp elements; $10 maximum standard fee; $25 remote fee; $5-$50 deposition fees plus mileage; no fee for town-officer oaths; journal required only for remote acts; recommended journal practice for paper acts
Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline
No self-notarization; no copy-certifying vital records, apostilles, naturalization/citizenship certificates, or recorded instruments; deposition conflicts of interest; unauthorized practice of law; false-application (class A misdemeanor) and bribery (class B felony) penalties
Preparing for the New Hampshire Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
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- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Not applicable (no state exam)
- Exam / certification fees: $75 application fee (no surety bond required) Official sources
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New Hampshire Notary: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not require a notary examination or an education course. You submit an application endorsed by two notaries and one registered New Hampshire voter, along with a criminal-record-check acknowledgment, and the Governor and Executive Council appoint you. This site's practice test is a study aid for learning RSA 455 and RSA 456-B, not an official exam.
How long is a New Hampshire notary commission, and what does it cost?
A New Hampshire notary commission lasts 5 years from the date the Governor and Executive Council confirm the appointment. The only required cost is the $75 application fee, payable to the State of New Hampshire. No surety bond and no errors-and-omissions insurance are required; you separately purchase a seal or stamp.
What is the maximum fee a New Hampshire notary can charge?
Under RSA 455:11, a New Hampshire notary may charge up to $10 for each oath, witness, service, or certification. Deposition services range from $5 to $50 (plus $0.20 per mile to swear in witnesses), and a remote notarial act may be charged $25. No fee may be charged for administering oaths of office to town officers.
Does New Hampshire allow remote online notarization (RON)?
Yes. New Hampshire authorized remote notarization effective February 6, 2022, under RSA 456-B:6-a. The notary must be physically in New Hampshire, use live two-way audio-visual technology, verify identity by personal knowledge, a credible witness, or two types of identity proofing, and record the session and retain it for at least 10 years. The notary must notify the Secretary of State before performing the first remote act.
Is a notary journal required in New Hampshire?
A journal is required only for notarial acts performed for a remotely located individual, and it must be kept for at least 10 years. For ordinary in-person (paper) acts, New Hampshire law does not require a journal, although the Secretary of State and the National Notary Association recommend keeping one as good practice.
What must appear on a New Hampshire notary seal or stamp?
A New Hampshire seal must show the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', and the words 'New Hampshire'; if a seal is used, a separate rubber stamp must carry the commission expiration date. A rubber stamp must include all four items: name, 'Notary Public', 'New Hampshire', and the expiration date. The Secretary of State does not provide seals or stamps; notaries buy their own.