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Can you take the notary exam online?

Only in some states. Colorado, Oregon and Utah give their exams online, and Pennsylvania allows one first attempt from home. New York, California and Louisiana test in person only. You can take many notary courses online, but in states with an exam, the course doesn’t replace it.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

In person or online, by state

StateHow the exam is taken
New YorkIn person, at a Department of State exam site
CaliforniaIn person, proctored by CPS HR Consulting, closed book
LouisianaIn person at LSU in Baton Rouge, after an online pre-assessment
PennsylvaniaPearson VUE test center, or one first attempt from home or office
ConnecticutPart of the online application, completed under oath
ColoradoOnline, open book, about 30 minutes
OregonOnline, open book, 20 questions
UtahOnline, results right after payment
North CarolinaWith your course for a first commission. Renewal exams can be taken online

Online courses

In California you can do the required 6-hour course online with an approved provider. You still sit the state exam in person.

Pennsylvania’s 3-hour course can be interactive online or in a classroom. North Carolina’s first course is classroom instruction of at least 6 hours.

Online notarization is something else

Searches for “notary online” are often about getting a document notarized remotely. That’s done by a commissioned notary who has registered for electronic or remote notarization, which comes with its own rules. In New York, for example, electronic notaries must keep a recording of each session for at least 10 years.

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Sources: NY Department of State, CPS HR Consulting, Louisiana Secretary of State and 7 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.