Utah Notary Exam: Free Practice Test & 2026 Study Guide
This content is educational and informational, not legal advice. The practice questions are based on current Utah notary law (Utah Code Title 46, the Notaries Public Reform Act, as amended by S.B. 139 effective May 2026), but the law can change. Always study the official Utah Notary Public Study Guide from the Lieutenant Governor before your exam.
Start the free practice test ↓
Utah notary practice test (free)
Answer the questions below, then choose Practice mode for instant explanations or Timed practice to work against the clock. Every answer shows the rule behind it and the official source. Utah needs 61 of 65 points, so aim for a perfect practice score before test day.
How does the Utah notary exam work?
Utah administers its exam online through the Lieutenant Governor's office, and it consists of 35 multiple-choice questions worth a total of 65 points, with 61 points required to pass. The test is open book, so you can reference the official Utah Notary Public Study Guide while answering, and results are immediate. The $95 testing-and-administration fee is paid before you submit, and a retake within 30 days costs $40. After you pass, you authorize a background check, then submit your application, $5,000 bond, and a notarized oath of office through the notary portal.
What is distinctive about Utah?
Utah has one of the most recognizable notary rules in the country: your seal must use purple ink. The rectangular stamp also carries your name, "Notary Public," "State of Utah," your commission number and expiration, and the image of the Great Seal of Utah. The program is run by the Lieutenant Governor rather than a Secretary of State, the bond is a relatively low $5,000, and no education course is required — you study the guide on your own. One catch for renewals: Utah makes you retake the exam and pay the $95 fee again every four years.
What topics and rules should you know?
A few Utah specifics account for most missed questions, so make sure these are clear:
| Topic | Key Utah rule |
|---|---|
| Exam format | 35 questions worth 65 points, open book; need 61 points to pass |
| Fees | $95 testing fee; $40 to retake within 30 days |
| Surety bond | $5,000 |
| Seal | Purple ink, with the Great Seal of Utah |
| Course | None required; study the official guide |
| Commission term | 4 years; retake the exam to renew |
What requirements must you meet before you apply?
Before you can be commissioned you must qualify, pass the exam, and file through the portal. Here is the general sequence:
- Be at least 18, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, lawfully living in Utah for at least 30 days, with a valid Utah ID.
- Create an account at notary.utah.gov and study the official Utah Notary Public Study Guide.
- Pay the $95 fee and pass the open-book online exam with at least 61 of 65 points.
- Authorize the background check, then obtain a $5,000 bond and a notarized oath of office.
- Submit your application through the portal and order a purple-ink seal before notarizing.
Utah notary exam: frequently asked questions
- What score do I need to pass the Utah exam?
- The exam has 35 questions worth 65 points total, and you need 61 points to pass. It is open book, so you may reference the official study guide while testing.
- Does Utah require a course?
- No. Utah does not require an education course; you study the official Utah Notary Public Study Guide on your own and then take the exam.
- How much does it cost?
- The testing-and-administration fee is $95, and a retake within 30 days is $40. Add a $5,000 bond and a purple-ink seal, and the full start-up generally runs $120 to $180.
- Why does my Utah seal have to be purple?
- Utah law requires the notary seal to use purple ink and include the Great Seal of Utah, which makes Utah notarizations easy to recognize. The stamp is rectangular and no larger than one by two and a half inches.
Published June 13, 2026 by the Trámites Notariales US editorial team. Sources: Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor (notary.utah.gov, process, qualifications, and the Utah Notary Public Study Guide), and Utah Code Title 46 (Notaries Public Reform Act, as amended by S.B. 139, effective May 2026). Confirm the current version on the Utah Lieutenant Governor's notary website.