NOTE: Most New York State Notary Public licensing Classes SELL-OUT
so please register early!
+ Get Free NYS Notary Association Membership With any Notary Licensing class.
+ Includes monthly video refresher newsletter with law change update to stay current.
This is important to you because there is no required continuing education once licensed! + 20% Discount For Friends & Co-workers that enroll with you! + Free on-line review practices quizzes with any Notary Public Classes. + Check-out the recent happy-students testimonials: CLICK HERE + We are the proud recipients of the, "Best New York Adult Education Business" award for 2015 / 2016 / 2017.
Please call for questions or private on-your site proposals: (347) 427-9091
Current Monthly - ENROLLMENTS SPECIAL - Enroll in any live, 5-HR. New York State Notary Public License Training before months-end... and You receive the recorded video-based Notary Public License Training Class for FREE (sold separately for $77). All courses on this web-site are approved by the Notary Association and rated A+. Get the best of two worlds with cutting-edge cloud-based learning technology.
NOTE:Guaranteed to pass the state exam or repeats are at no charge for 6 months after exam date.
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Answer: They are both equally-effective according to what suits Your personal needs... for getting a Notary Public License faster in New York State.
Honestly speaking…the same materials used for our live 5-hour Notary training Classes
are utilized in the preparation of the on-line NYS Notary exam preparation course.
All New York State Notary Public exam questions come from the N.Y.S.,
“Notary Public Licensing Law”. Subsequently both Notary exam prep courses and the follow-up review materials get you qualified as a NY Notary in any county of New York State.
The question should really be, “What type of learner are you?"
Do you like live classes in hotels? Would you like getting out of the office for a day of group learning?
Do you prefer live class where you can eat bagels, drink coffee and ask questions?
Do you prefer a controlled class environment with audio visual experiences and classmate interaction?
OR
Would you prefer watching videos and doing NY Notary statutes electronic practice quizzes? They are like mastering a video game until you are the TOP score and an A+ winner?
Do you need a controlled environment on a set schedule... or do you like going self-paced and having access 24/7?
Do you have too many work or home distractions to self-study….OR are you all-set for self -study?
NOTE: less than 1% of our students repeat the on-line training class because of failing!
Whatever type of learning experience you and your schedule are best suited for... can be accommodated. It is always beneficial to take a N.Y.S. Notary Association approved course because they provide so much more than just getting you licensed. Our instructors bring decades of actual real-world experiences to the training sessions that are invaluable. Furthermore... we don’t let go of your hand once you are licensed. You receive FREE membership in the New York State Notary Public Association which means you will receive continuing education needed to stay current and out of trouble!
How to become A Notary Public In Any New York State County
You need to qualify by displaying knowledge of the NYS (New York State) Notary Public licensing law.
To do this you must study the Notary Law Statutes and be prepared to answer 40 multiple choice questions at a New York State Notary Exam testing center. The state leases these facilities so you must only go there on the appointed / scheduled NYS Notary Exam dates and times. Nobody is there and there is no phone at the exam centers to call on non test ting dates. To see the exam schedule with upcoming dates, times and locations click the page tab at the top of this page.
To see a NY Notary Public smaple exam you can also click on the tab above. You will have one hour at the New york Notary exam to answer the 40 questions using a score sheet and a number 2 lead pencil to fill in the answers. Most of our students complete the exam in approximately 20 minutes of less.
You will need to score 28 correct answers of better. That means you need a 70% score on the Notary public exam to qualify as a NYS Notary public. After the exam they mail you a "PASSED" or "FAILED notification in approximately 1-3 weeks. We have a little less than 1% of our students report failing the exam and requesting the free repeat of our training in that event. That is the guarantee that comes with every course we offer on this site. The state exam appears to have a failure rate of approximately 60%. These are people who do not have the proper study environment and tips we provide through cerrtified NYS Notary Public Associatoion classes.
The basic requirements to qualify as a New York Notary Public are as follows:
- Age: 18 or over
- Immigration Status: Permanent Resident Alien +
- Notary Exam: 70% +
- Residency: NY State home address OR Valid job address in NYS.
- Education Level: No high school diploma (Common School education level).
- Criminal History: Felony Convictions require a release letter from the state or a, "Certificate of Good Conduct" from any local parole board to remove the disability, including:
"Habit forming drugs" convictions.
"Possession of stolen property" convictions.
"Dangerous weapons" convictions.
"Illegal entry of a building" convictions.
"Possession of burglars instruments" convictions.
"Draft act violation" convictions convictions.
"Aiding escapes from prison" convictions.
NOTE: It is easy to become a NY Notary Public even if you had a little speed bump in life. Just get a, "Certificate of good conduct"
Common Juristiction and Venue Questions Have Arisen Due To Changes In NY State Notary Public Licensing Law
NYC Notary Public licensing no longer restricts a Notary Public in NY State to Manhattan. Our juristictions as a NYS Notary Public is now the entire state regardless of where we live or work when we get commissioned. Yes we are assigned to a county clerk locally however it does not restrict you from traveling into any othwer New York Counties and performing Notary Public Services. Years ago we could not leave our county borders unless we files a certificate of official charcater with the additional county clerk we wished to perform Notary Public services in. We could then get a new Notary Public stamp and ad the words, "Qualified in (additional county)" As stated this is no longer required. What changed was that we are now required to say where we are whenever we notarrize something with the, "Venue" which is required on every Notary Public Certificate we make with the words, "State of New York County of (Name of county you are at while performing the duties).
The General Requirements For a New York State Notary Public License Are?
In NY you are required to meet the following general conditions to qualify:
1) At least 18 years old.
2) At least Permanent resident Alien immigration status.
3) No special education required. Common School education level. (No H.S. diploma needed).
4) Live in NY State or just work here and use job address as a legal, "Non-resident-resident" qualified NYresident.
5) No recent Felony convictions and certain misdemeanors. Call (347) -427-9091 for more info.
6) Pass the New York Notary Public License Exam. You only need 28 correct answers of 40 multiple choice questions (70%).
7) There is a $15 Walk In NY Notary Exam fee and a $60.00 four-year licensing fee.
8) Renewable every 4 years for life like a driver's license.
9) No continuing education or exams ever required once your licensed as a NYS Notary Public state officer.
10) Currently you are required to give your thumb-print when you enter the Notary Licensing Exam.
NY STATE NOTARY PUBLIC LICENSING SEMINARS CITIES PARTIAL LISTING:
Notary Classes: Albany, NY 12201
Notary Classes: Manhattan, NY
Notary Classes: White Plains / Elmsford, NY
Notary Classes: Rochester, NY
Notary Classes, Long Island, Plainview, NY
Notary Classes, Fishkill, NY
New York City NYC
Mount Vernon White Plains
Elmsford
Harrison
New Rochelle
Yonkers Albany & NY Secretary Of State
Buffalo
Binghamton
Franklin Square Hauppauge
Newburgh
Middletown
Fishkill
Catskills
Ithaca
Staten Island
Rochester
Plainview
Twin Tiers
Utica
Finger lakes
Watertown
Potsdam
Plattsburgh
NEW YORK STATE NOTARY PUBLIC LICENSING CLASSES COUNTIES: