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The Louisiana Notary Public Examination is one of the harder state licensing exams. It tests practical knowledge of Louisiana notarial law drawn from the Civil Code, the Code of Civil Procedure and the Revised Statutes, and it asks you to apply that law to realistic scenarios, not just recall definitions.
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- Questions
- Not published by the Secretary of State
- Time
- 4 hours (one computer-based sitting)
- To pass
- Scaled score of 70 (of 100)
- Exam fee
- $100 exam registration fee (+ $30 pre-assessment, $35 Application to Qualify)
- Required course
- None required by law
Free Louisiana notary exam practice test questions
Five sample questions from the bank — open each answer to see the explanation and the legal source. Take the free 10-question test to practice with a timer and a score.
1. A seller who did not know of a defect delivered a thing to the buyer on March 1, 2025. The buyer discovered the defect on January 10, 2026. Under art. 2534(A), when does the redhibition action prescribe?
- March 1, 2027
- March 1, 2026
- January 10, 2028
- January 10, 2027
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Answer: D. January 10, 2027
Against a good-faith seller, the action prescribes two years from delivery or one year from discovery, whichever occurs first. Two years from delivery is March 1, 2027, and one year from discovery is January 10, 2027, so the earlier date, January 10, 2027, controls.
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 2534(A) · verified 2026-11-07
2. A son owes his mother $8,000. The mother dies, and the son becomes her sole universal successor, inheriting the claim against himself. By what mode is the obligation extinguished?
- Novation
- Remission
- Confusion
- Compensation
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Answer: C. Confusion
When the qualities of obligee and obligor are united in the same person, the obligation is extinguished by confusion (art. 1903).
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 1903 · verified 2026-11-07
3. In 2019 a testator left his house to his wife. They divorced in 2023, and he died in 2026 without changing the testament, which says nothing about divorce. What happens to the legacy to the former wife?
- It is valid, because the testament was never formally revoked
- It is revoked, unless the testator provided to the contrary
- It is reduced by one-half, because the community ended at the divorce
- It becomes a usufruct for her life instead of full ownership
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Answer: B. It is revoked, unless the testator provided to the contrary
Under art. 1608(5), a legacy is revoked when the testator is divorced from the legatee after executing the testament and at the time of his death, unless the testator provides otherwise. Testamentary designations of a spouse are revoked in the same circumstances.
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 1608(5) · verified 2026-11-07
4. A non-attorney notary's surety company bond expired and was not renewed on time. What is the effect on the commission?
- The commission is revoked and the notary must retake the exam.
- The commission is automatically suspended until the bond is in force and filed.
- Nothing, unless the district attorney files a rule to show cause.
- The notary may keep notarizing for a 60-day grace period.
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Answer: B. The commission is automatically suspended until the bond is in force and filed.
A non-attorney notary who fails to renew or file the bond on time is automatically suspended. The notary may not act until the required bond is in force and filed with the Secretary of State.
Source: La. R.S. 35:71(E) · verified 2026-11-07
5. A husband alone signs a contract selling the community-owned dining room set that is located in the family home. Absent any renunciation by his wife, what was required for this sale?
- The concurrence of both spouses
- Nothing more, because the husband may alone dispose of community movables
- Only a court order, which is always required for movables
- Only written notice to the wife within ten days after the sale
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Answer: A. The concurrence of both spouses
Each spouse may usually manage community property alone, but Art. 2347 requires both spouses to concur in alienating furniture or furnishings while they are located in the family home.
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 2347(A) · verified 2026-11-07
What the Louisiana notary exam is and who takes it
The Louisiana Secretary of State (SOS) runs the state notary exam, and LSU administers it in Baton Rouge. It covers notarial acts and the instruments notaries prepare: authentic acts, sales, donations, testaments, mortgages, matrimonial agreements and more.
- Applicants for a notary commission who are not licensed to practice law in Louisiana must pass the exam.
- Attorneys licensed in Louisiana are exempt.
- A notary commission from another state does not exempt you from the exam.
- Louisiana notaries are commissioned for life.
Exam format: time, passing score and open-book rules
- Delivery: computer-based, in one four-hour sitting, at LSU Baton Rouge only.
- Passing score: a scaled score of 70 (of 100).
- Number of questions: the SOS does not publish the item count or a raw-score cutoff, so there is no official way to know how many correct answers you need.
- Item types: general-knowledge items on notarial law and procedure, and scenario-based items that require you to apply the law.
- Open book: you may bring the official 2026 SOS study guide, and only that edition. You may tab it, but only one tab per page, and tabs must be clear plastic and no longer than two inches.
Our timed mode runs a 4-hour session with both general-knowledge and scenario questions, so you can practice pacing and looking things up quickly.
Fees and how to register for the exam
- File the Application to Qualify with the SOS ($35).
- After it is approved, complete the online Notary Exam Pre-Assessment ($30) no later than 37 days before your exam date. Registration and scoring take about a week.
- Submit the Examination Registration ($100) no later than 30 days before the exam.
Other SOS fees: the official study guide costs $100, and credit card payments carry an extra $5 statutory convenience fee. You can retake the exam as many times as you wish. See the SOS fee schedule and the exam schedule.
Prerequisites to become a Louisiana notary
- Be 18 or older.
- Be a resident citizen or alien of Louisiana.
- Be registered to vote in the parish where you seek your commission.
- Be able to read, write and speak English.
- Have no unpardoned felony conviction.
- Hold a high school diploma or an equivalent credential.
No course or class is required by law. If you choose a prep course, this practice test supplements it and does not replace it. Full details are on the SOS application process page.
Louisiana notary exam questions: topics covered
The SOS does not publish an official content outline with weights. Our bank is organized around the main areas of Louisiana notarial practice:
- Notary office, commission, powers and duties (R.S. Title 35)
- Authentic acts, acknowledgments, affidavits and execution formalities
- Persons, capacity, marriage and family status
- Obligations, contracts and mandate (procuration)
- Property, sale, exchange and lease
- Public records, recordation and business entities
- Donations inter vivos and mortis causa
- Successions, testaments and forced heirship
- Matrimonial regimes and community property
- Security devices: mortgages, privileges, pledge and suretyship
Louisiana notary study tips
- Learn the study guide's layout, not just its content. It is the only reference allowed, so plan your tabs early. You get one tab per page, so save them for the chapters you look up most, such as testament forms, donation formalities and mortgage requirements.
- Use the current edition. The SOS warns that material in earlier editions may no longer apply.
- Practice scenarios. Many items require you to apply the law to facts. Practice identifying which form an act requires, such as an authentic act, an act under private signature or an olographic testament.
- Watch formality details. Small differences often decide the answer: the number and competence of witnesses, who must sign, whether acceptance is required, and what must be recorded to affect third persons.
- Train your pacing. Four hours goes quickly when you look up answers. Take at least one full timed session before exam day.
- Check recent changes. The required notary bond rose to $50,000 under Act 258 of 2025.
After you pass
To complete your commission, you file your oath of office and official signature with the SOS, file a $50,000 notary surety bond or personal surety, and pay the commission fee. The SOS lists the commission documents fee as $35. See the SOS notary FAQs for details.
Pricing
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Louisiana notary exam open book?
Yes. You may bring the official 2026 SOS study guide, and only that edition. Tabs must be clear plastic, no longer than two inches, with one tab per page.
How long is the exam and what score do I need?
The exam is one four-hour computer-based sitting. You need a scaled score of 70 out of 100 to pass.
How many questions are on the Louisiana notary exam?
The Secretary of State does not publish the number of items. The exam includes general-knowledge items and scenario-based items.
Do I have to take a prep course?
No. A course is not required by law. If you take one, this practice test supplements it and does not replace it.
What does the exam cost?
The exam registration fee is $100. The Notary Exam Pre-Assessment costs $30 and the Application to Qualify costs $35.
Where is the exam given?
All notary exams are given at LSU Baton Rouge.
Can I retake the exam?
Yes. You may take the exam any time it is given, as many times as you wish.
Are these the real Louisiana notary exam questions?
No. Our questions are original practice items written from public Louisiana statutes. We are not affiliated with the Secretary of State or LSU.
Is there a free Louisiana notary exam practice test?
Yes. The first 10 questions are free, with no account or email needed. Full access to all 200 questions, practice by topic and the timed full-length exam starts at $39 as a one-time payment.
Is the Louisiana notary exam hard?
It depends on your preparation. To pass you need a scaled score of 70 (of 100). The most reliable way to check is a timed full-length practice exam: ours has 100 questions and shows your percentage against a practice target, and your results by topic show which areas still need work.
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Sources
- https://www.sos.la.gov/notary/get-exam-information — Four-hour computer-based exam
- https://www.sos.la.gov/notary/application-process — Pre-assessment deadline 37 days
- https://www.sos.la.gov/notary/forms-fee-schedule — Exam registration fee $100
- https://www.sos.la.gov/notary/frequently-asked-questions — Bond $50,000
- https://lsli.org/files/acts/2025/RS%2035%202025.pdf — Bond increase under Act 258 of 2025
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