UT Notary
Utah Notary Public Exam
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The Utah Notary Public commission is a state credential issued through the Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Notary Office. It authorizes a commissioned individual to perform notarial acts for the public, and it is intended for people who need signing authority in real estate, lending, legal, healthcare, HR, and small-business settings, as well as anyone who wants to serve neighbors and clients as a registered notary. The state's published path has three stages: meet the qualifications and study for the test; take, pass, and pay for the test online; then submit your Application, Bond, and Oath of Office. The Notary Office states that completing these steps produces a Certificate of Authority in just under two weeks. The exam samples four content areas: notarial acts and authorized duties; qualifications, bond, and oath of office; notarial certificate wording and completion; and prohibited acts, conflicts of interest, and liability. To prepare, read the Notaries Public Reform Act itself, especially the certificate forms and the prohibited-acts section, then drill certificate wording until you can select correct language without prompting. Note that S.B. 139, Notary Amendments took effect May 6, 2026 and amends the Notaries Public Reform Act, and that the state's notary application moved to a new system at notaryapplication.utah.gov. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with the State of Utah.
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How is the Utah notary exam delivered?
The Notary Office lists the test as an online step: "Take, pass and pay for the test online." It is the middle stage of the three-step process, sitting between confirming you meet the qualifications and submitting your Application, Bond, and Oath of Office. Confirm current login and system details with the Notary Office before test day.
How many questions are on the exam, and what score do I need to pass?
The state notary site does not publish a question count, time limit, or passing score as of this writing, so treat any specific number you see elsewhere with suspicion. Contact the Notary Office at (801) 538-1041 or the listed email to confirm current test specifications before you sit for it.
How long does the whole process take?
The Notary Office advertises that you can get your Certificate of Authority "in just under 2 weeks" after completing the steps: meeting the qualifications, taking and passing the online test, and submitting your Application, Bond, and Oath of Office. Your own timeline depends on how quickly you finish the test and return the paperwork.
Can I renew my Utah notary commission?
No. The state page states plainly that Utah "does not have a provision for notaries public to renew." A former notary may sign in with the existing username and password to update information and retake the test. If your legal name has changed since the last commission, the office directs you to create a new account instead.
What should I study first?
Start with the Notaries Public Reform Act itself, since all four exam areas come from it. Read the certificate forms and required wording closely, then study authorized duties, qualifications and bond, and finally prohibited acts and conflicts of interest. Finish by practicing certificate selection and completion until the language is automatic.
What are the most common ways candidates lose points?
Typically: confusing a jurat with an acknowledgment, omitting required certificate elements such as the venue, date, or signer's personal appearance, misremembering bond and oath details, and missing prohibited-act limits. Build a one-page summary of certificate wording and quiz yourself on which act fits which request.
Do I submit my bond and oath through the new application system?
The Notary Office announced the new notary application is live and directs users to notaryapplication.utah.gov. The third step in the published process is submitting your Application, Bond, and Oath of Office. Because the state recently retired and replaced its prior system, verify the current submission route on the Notary Office site or by phone before mailing anything.
Does S.B. 139 change what is on the test?
S.B. 139, Notary Amendments took effect May 6, 2026 and amends the Notaries Public Reform Act. The state page describes it as making significant changes but does not enumerate them, and it affects a 2026 test cycle. Study the current statute text, not older outlines, and confirm scope with the Notary Office.
How do I reach the Notary Office with questions?
The office is at 350 N State St., Suite 220, PO Box 142325, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, reachable by phone at (801) 538-1041, fax at (801) 538-1133, and email, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can confirm qualifications, bond, and test details; a notary complaint form is also available online.