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Key Facts: Rhode Island Notary Exam
4 years
Commission Term (by the Governor)
RI Notary Public Manual (rev. 7/2024); RIGL 42-30.1
$80
Application Fee (4-year commission)
RI Department of State notary application
$25
Maximum Fee Per Document/Notarization
RIGL 42-30.1-20.1; Standards of Conduct
80%
Notary Knowledge Assessment Passing Score
RI Notary Public Manual (rev. 7/2024)
$0
Surety Bond Required (none)
RI Department of State notary requirements
June 30, 2022
Remote Online Notarization Permanently Authorized
RI 2022 RON legislation (H 7363 / S 2705)
For 2026 prep, a Rhode Island notary serves a four-year term, is commissioned by the Governor, and pays an $80 application fee. Rhode Island requires no surety bond, caps the fee at $25 per document or notarization, and mandates an inked stamp (a journal is recommended but not required). There is no proctored state exam; applicants must score at least 80% on the Notary Knowledge Assessment, and remote online notarization has been permanently authorized since June 30, 2022.
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1Which Rhode Island official actually commissions (appoints) a notary public, and which agency administers the program?
A.The Governor commissions notaries; the Secretary of State's office is the commissioning agency
B.The Secretary of State personally appoints each notary
C.The Lieutenant Governor commissions notaries; the county clerk processes applications
D.A probate judge in each county appoints notaries
Explanation: Under RIGL 42-30.1, the Governor is the 'commissioning officer' who appoints (commissions) Rhode Island notaries, while the Office of the Secretary of State is the 'commissioning agency' that administers the program and processes applications. The notary's certificate bears the facsimile signatures of both the Governor and the Secretary of State.
2How long is a Rhode Island notary public commission term?
A.Two years
B.Four years
C.Five years
D.Ten years
Explanation: A Rhode Island notary public is appointed by the Governor for a four-year term. The commission expiration date appears on the Certificate of Appointment and on the notary's pocket card.
3What is the non-refundable application fee for a four-year Rhode Island notary commission?
A.$25
B.$50
C.$80
D.$120
Explanation: The fee to apply for (or renew) a Rhode Island notary commission is $80, non-refundable, payable to the RI Department of State. The same $80 fee applies to new and renewal applications for the four-year term.
4Does Rhode Island require a notary public to obtain a surety bond?
A.Yes, a $25,000 surety bond is required for the first commission only
B.Yes, a $5,000 surety bond is required
C.Yes, a $15,000 surety bond is required
D.No surety bond is required in Rhode Island
Explanation: Rhode Island does not require notaries public to obtain a surety bond. Errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance is optional and is a personal choice for liability protection, but neither a bond nor E&O coverage is mandated by law.
5Does Rhode Island require applicants to pass a mandatory, proctored written notary exam before being commissioned?
A.No traditional exam, but applicants must score at least 80% on the Notary Knowledge Assessment
B.Yes, a closed-book exam at the State House is required
C.No knowledge requirement of any kind exists
D.Yes, a proctored exam administered at a testing center is required
Explanation: Rhode Island does not require a traditional proctored exam. Instead, applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the powers and duties of the office by taking the Notary Knowledge Assessment and achieving a score of at least 80%. The assessment is available online and in paper form.
6What minimum score must an applicant achieve on the Rhode Island Notary Knowledge Assessment to demonstrate sufficient knowledge?
A.70%
B.80%
C.100%
D.60%
Explanation: A score of 80% or higher on the Notary Knowledge Assessment demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the powers and duties of the office. Applicants scoring below 80% are strongly encouraged to review the notary manual and take the assessment again.
7What is the minimum age to become a Rhode Island notary public?
A.25 years old
B.16 years old
C.18 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: An applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to be commissioned as a Rhode Island notary public, per the requirements in RIGL 42-30.1.
8An applicant lives in Massachusetts but works full-time at a business in Providence, Rhode Island. Can this person qualify as a Rhode Island notary?
A.Only if they first establish Rhode Island residency for one year
B.Only attorneys may qualify on the basis of employment
C.No, only Rhode Island residents may become notaries
D.Yes, an applicant may qualify by being a resident of Rhode Island OR having a place of employment or practice in the state
Explanation: Rhode Island allows an applicant to qualify by being a resident of the state OR by having a place of employment or practice in Rhode Island. An out-of-state worker employed in Providence therefore meets the residency-or-employment requirement.
9Which group is expressly allowed to apply in lieu of the Rhode Island residency or employment requirement?
A.Attorneys in good standing with the RI Bar Association and CPAs licensed in Rhode Island
B.Real estate agents licensed in any state
C.Active-duty military stationed anywhere
D.Any U.S. citizen regardless of where they live
Explanation: Attorneys in good standing applying as members of the RI Bar Association, and certified public accountants in good standing applying as certified Rhode Island licensees, may apply in lieu of meeting the residency/employment requirement. They must still satisfy the other six requirements.
10Before submitting a new commission application, an applicant must appear before a Rhode Island notary public to do what?
A.Pay the application fee in cash
B.Take the Oath of Office, which the notary administers and certifies
C.Have their fingerprints taken
D.Sign a non-disclosure agreement
Explanation: The applicant must appear before a Rhode Island notary public who administers the Oath of Office and completes the notarial certificate on the application. This oath must be completed before the application is mailed to the Department of State.
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