Examination admission requirements: You must have taken and passed the NYS Notary Public Examination. Complete the form below.All fields are required. •. Notary Public applications must now be submitted using the online application portal. It takes about 35 business days for NY Notary Public commission applications to be processed, according to the Division of Licensing Services. View a list of the available Notary Public forms available from the California Secretary of State's office here. Learn how to become a notary in NYC with this easy stepbystep guide. Get certified and start your notary career in New York City today! In this video we are going to show you how to properly fill out your notary application. Under How to Apply, select a traditional or electronic notary application.