About the Louisiana Notary exam
Louisiana Secretary of State. Like every state, Louisiana adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Commission fee: approximately $35 application.
- Commission term: Indefinite (lifetime appointment if no violations).
- Louisiana notaries are appointed for an indefinite term (unique among states); they are considered officers of the court with broader authority than most state notaries.
To get started, read the official Louisiana handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
What's in the Louisiana exam: Practice tests for state notary public exams. Topics include acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, recordkeeping, fees, and state-specific notary law.