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Nebraska Notary Public

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Nebraska Notary Public: Study Roadmap

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Study Nebraska Notary StatutesYou are here

Review Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 64 (sections 64-101 to 64-118 and the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act) and the Secretary of State notary rules and FAQs.

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Take the Online Exam

Pass the 20-question online exam with 85% or higher, without help from others. You have 3 attempts in total. Save your digital passing certificate (valid 90 days).

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Obtain $15,000 Surety Bond

Purchase bond from Nebraska-approved insurance agent. Sign twice: as principal and before another notary when taking oath.

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Submit Online Application

Apply through Nebraska SOS portal, pay $30 fee. Renew within 30-day window before expiration to avoid restarting entirely.

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Estimated total study time
14 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Nebraska Notary Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
19 years or older (unique - most states require 18)
Education
Self-study from Nebraska notary statutes - no mandatory course required
Background Check
No felony conviction unless fully pardoned, and no conviction for a crime involving fraud or dishonesty within the past 5 years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 64-101(6))
Additional Requirements
  • •Must be Nebraska resident OR resident of bordering state regularly employed in Nebraska
  • •Must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien
  • •Must certify under oath that you have read and understand Nebraska notary laws
  • •Must obtain $15,000 surety bond BEFORE applying
  • •Bond must reference home address and be signed twice (as principal, and before another notary for oath)
  • •Passing certificate valid for 90 days under current SOS guidance - complete the application within this window
  • •NO LATE RENEWALS - if commission expires even 1 day, must apply as new notary with new exam, bond, and seal
  • •3 exam attempts total - after three failures you are no longer eligible to be a Nebraska notary
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What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Nebraska Notary-Specific Topics Covered

Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 6419-Year Minimum Age (Unique)85% Passing Score RequiredNo Late Renewal Policy (Critical!)$15,000 Surety Bond Requirement90-Day Exam Certificate ValidityBond Dual Signature RequirementAcknowledgments vs. Jurats vs. OathsVerifications on Oath or AffirmationCopy CertificationsBordering State Employment Eligibility4-Year Commission Term

Nebraska Notary Exam Details

Nebraska Notary Public

Administered by Nebraska Secretary of State

Official Source
85%
Passing Score
20
Questions
Not
Time Limit
$30 application fee, plus a $15,000 surety bond (premium varies) and an ink stamp seal
Exam Fee
Study time: 10-15 hours
Prerequisites: 19+ years (unique!), Nebraska resident or employed in NE, $15,000 bond
Valid for: 4 years (NO late renewals - must reapply as new)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Nebraska Secretary of State content outline

Notary Public Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 64-101 to 64-118)Not published

Qualifications, exam, bond, term, identification, disqualification, fees, seal and removal

Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 64-209 to 64-215)Not published

Acknowledgments, who may take them, and recognition of out-of-state and foreign acknowledgments

Secretary of State Notary Rules (Title 433, Chapter 6)Not published

Application, renewal, examination, seal and conduct rules

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