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Key Facts: New Hampshire Notary Exam
5 years
Commission Term
NH SOS / RSA 455
No exam
State Notary Examination
NH Secretary of State
No bond
Surety Bond Requirement
NH SOS Notary page
$75
Application Fee
NH Secretary of State
$10
Maximum Standard Notarial Fee
RSA 455:11
Feb 6, 2022
Remote Notarization Authorized
RSA 456-B:6-a
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 remote/electronic acts (retained 10 years).
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1Who appoints a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
A.The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council
B.The county probate judge
C.The clerk of the superior court
D.The mayor of the applicant's town
Explanation: Under RSA 455, a New Hampshire Notary Public is a public official appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Executive Council. The Secretary of State's Office administers the application and recordkeeping process, but the formal appointment is made by the Governor and Council.
2How long is a New Hampshire Notary Public commission valid?
A.3 years
B.5 years
C.4 years
D.10 years
Explanation: A New Hampshire notary commission is valid for 5 years from the date the Governor and Executive Council confirm the appointment. The Secretary of State mails a renewal application about 12 weeks before the commission expires.
3Which state agency administers the Notary Public application and recordkeeping process in New Hampshire?
A.The Department of Licensing
B.The Department of Safety
C.The Secretary of State's Office
D.The Attorney General's Office
Explanation: The New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office processes notary applications, records oaths of office, and maintains the Notary Public and Justice of the Peace Manual. Applications are mailed to the Secretary of State's Office at the State House in Concord.
4What is the minimum age to become a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
A.16 years old
B.There is no age requirement
C.21 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: To become a New Hampshire Notary Public, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a New Hampshire resident (RSA 455:1). The Notary Public and Justice of the Peace Manual lists 18 as the minimum age.
5Does New Hampshire require applicants to pass a written notary examination before being commissioned?
A.No, New Hampshire does not require a notary exam
B.Yes, an open-book online exam
C.Yes, a proctored 50-question exam
D.Only for remote notaries
Explanation: New Hampshire does not mandate a written notary examination. An applicant submits an application with endorsements and a criminal-record-check acknowledgment, and the appointment is made by the Governor and Council. This practice test helps applicants learn notary law even though no statewide exam is required.
6Does New Hampshire require a Notary Public to file a surety bond?
A.Yes, a $5,000 bond
B.No, New Hampshire does not require a surety bond
C.Yes, a $15,000 bond
D.Yes, a $10,000 bond
Explanation: New Hampshire does not require notaries to obtain or file a surety bond. The only required cost is the $75 application fee paid to the State of New Hampshire. Many states require bonds, but New Hampshire is not one of them.
7What is the application fee to become a Notary Public in New Hampshire?
A.$25
B.$50
C.$75
D.$120
Explanation: The New Hampshire notary application fee is $75, paid by check made payable to the 'State of New Hampshire' or in cash, mailed with the original application to the Secretary of State's Office in Concord. The same fee applies to renewals.
8How many endorsements must accompany a New Hampshire notary application?
A.Two attorneys
B.One notary public only
C.Three registered voters
D.Two notaries public and one registered New Hampshire voter
Explanation: A New Hampshire notary application must be endorsed by two notaries public and one registered New Hampshire voter. These endorsers attest to the applicant's character and suitability for the office.
9Effective August 4, 2019, residents of which states may apply to become a New Hampshire Notary Public if they work in New Hampshire?
A.Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont
B.Any U.S. state
C.Only Massachusetts
D.Connecticut and Rhode Island
Explanation: A resident of an abutting state (Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont) may apply to be a New Hampshire notary if they are regularly employed or carry on a trade, business, or practice in New Hampshire and are a registered notary in their home state.
10An out-of-state applicant from an abutting state must also be what in their home state?
A.A licensed attorney
B.A registered Notary Public in their home state
C.A real estate agent
D.A government employee
Explanation: A Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont resident applying for a New Hampshire commission must already be a registered Notary Public in their home state, in addition to being employed or carrying on a business in New Hampshire and filing an Affidavit of Employment.
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