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About this free California notary practice exam

Take a free California notary practice exam with 45 questions, a 60-minute timer, and instant scoring. See your pass/fail result and which topics to study. Based on the official CA Notary Public Handbook.

How many questions are on the California notary practice exam?

This free practice exam has 45 multiple choice questions — the same number as the real California notary exam. You have 60 minutes to complete it.

Is this California notary practice exam really free?

Yes, 100% free. You can start without an account, then create a free account at the end (Google or your email) to see your score and topic breakdown. No payment or credit card required.

What score do I need to pass the California notary exam?

You need 70% to pass the California notary exam. That means at least 28 out of 40 scored questions correct (the exam has 45 total questions but 5 are unscored).

How the real California notary exam works

  • 45 multiple choice questions with a 60 minute time limit. 40 are scored and 5 are unscored.
  • You need 70% to pass, which is 28 of the 40 scored questions.
  • Questions come from the California Notary Public Handbook.

Topics the California notary exam tests most

Practice exam questions are spread across every topic. These carry the most questions, so they are worth studying first:

  • Identification and Satisfactory Evidence
  • Notary Public Journal Requirements
  • Certificate of Acknowledgment
  • Jurat
  • Fees

How to use your practice exam score

  • Take the full 45-question exam under the timer to practice your pacing.
  • Your results break your score down by topic, so you know which topics to study first.
  • A good rule of thumb: book the real exam once you score 80% or higher on several timed practice exams.

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