State Exam Practice Tests

Renewing or Thinking About Becoming a California Notary Public?

Get ready for the State Exam!

Practice tests for anyone and advanced exams for our students, or for purchase.

• Taking practice tests is a valuable way to learn the topic and gain confidence.
• Each question comes with a reference page number from our Course Manual.
  • Included free with the purchase of any Online Course.
  • Upon completion of the Online Courses, you will receive the Proof of Completion Certificate, along with the link to the Course Manual and the Passcode via email.
  • Or purchase the Passcode and Course Manual for just $30

  Free Practice Tests

  • General Questions #1
  • General Questions #2
    • (No passcode required.)

    Tests for Our Students

    • Fines and Penalties
    • Rules/Exceptions
    • Identification
      • (Passcode Required)
      • Value $30

      Caution: Be sure to study the Course Manual or the SOS Notary Handbook before beginning any Practice Tests.

      Register for any Online Notary Course to receive the Passcode and Course Manual

      Or Non-Students may Purchase the Advanced Practice Passcode and Manual, separately for $30.

      • Passcode and Course Manual links will be sent instantly to your email.
        • Non-Refundable

        Practice Exam Instructions

        Click on the Exam topic you wish to practice.

        • Take any or all as many times as you wish.
        • You will need to enter your name to begin the free exams.
          • Tests for Our Students: enter the passcode given at time of registration.

          Answer each question or your exam will not be scored.

          • You may skip an answer and return to it later.
          • Each question comes with a reference page number from our Course Manual.
            • The Course Manual is sent via email and delivered at class upon registration.
            • Click the back arrow three times to return to the practice test page or
            • Return to our website then click the Free Practice Test link.
            • Select the next practice test.
            • Repeat the process.

            About the State Exam

            Beginning July 1, 2019, changes to the State Exam become effective, as follows.

            The Exam has 45 multiple choice questions that are weighted;

            • some questions have a greater value than others

            100 Points Total;

            • a score of 70 or better is needed to pass

            Proctored Exam:

            • 60 minutes
            • Closed-book exam
              • you can write in the test booklet
              • For additional free pre-exam preparation, refer to our Blog and the At a Glance feature.

              Passcode and Course Manual
              delivered via your email instantly.

              This is a great tool for preparing for the State Exam!