What is the passing score for the written NY notary examination?
Applicants must correctly answer at least seventy (70%) of the questions to pass the New York Notary exam. However, the state reports all exam results as either passed or failed; a numerical score will not be provided. Results will not be given over the telephone. Do not call Licensing Services for exam results. What type of Notary examination is given in New York? • The written exam is in the multiple choice format and, • applicants will be allowed one hour (1) to complete the forty (40) questions. • Applicants select answers by filling in circles () on a machine-readable score sheet provided at the examination site. Note: Failure to apply for a Notary commission within two (2) years of the date of the examination will invalidate the results.
