After receiving your pre-assessment score, you may register online for the state notary exam. Your application, pre-assessment and registration must be completed 30 days before the exam. Since the Secretary of State's Office approval process takes about a week, it's best to submit these well in advance.
When are the scores / results for the notary test going to be ready? Scores are usually emailed four to six weeks after the exam date.
Passing the Louisiana Notary examination is not easy, but paralegals with a good command of real estate law who properly prepare can obtain their notary commission.
A notary must be a resident citizen (registered to vote in the parish of residence) or alien of the state, 18 years of age or older, and take and pass the statewide standardized exam administered by the Secretary of State. Anyone licensed to practice law in the state is exempt from the test.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Here are the top twelve most common errors made by notaries: Making an Illegible Notary Stamp Impression. Improper Storage of Your Notary Stamp and Journal. Not Determining the Signer's Competency and Willingness to Sign. Notarizing for Close Relatives. Failing to Remain Properly Trained.
The exam will be offered at LSU Baton Rouge and LSU Alexandria only. All other exam administrations in 2025 will use the 2025 edition of the notary study guide.