Based on Louisiana notary law · Updated 2026
This mock test mirrors the published Louisiana exam format: 105 multiple-choice questions, with 74 correct answers needed to pass. Questions cover the same core state-law topics you’ll need on test day.
Written from state-specific notary rules and reviewed for the 2026 exam cycle.
The simulator draws across the major areas candidates are expected to understand.
Interactive exam simulator
Your answers will stay hidden until you submit, just like a real exam. Set aside 3 hours and avoid using notes.
Common questions
To become a Louisiana notary, you must be at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the parish you apply in, and pass a rigorous state notary exam. Louisiana has one of the most demanding notary processes in the US. You apply through the Louisiana Secretary of State and must pass the exam before receiving your commission.
Yes. Louisiana requires all notary applicants to pass a rigorous state-administered exam. The exam covers Louisiana Civil Law, notarial acts, successions, donations, contracts, and mortgage law. It is considered one of the hardest notary exams in the country and has a pass rate around 50%.
The Louisiana notary exam covers Louisiana Civil Code and notarial statutes, types of notarial acts (acknowledgments, authentic acts, acts under private signature), successions and donations, contracts and obligations, real estate transactions and mortgages, and proper documentation procedures.
A Louisiana notary commission is perpetual (for life) once obtained — there is no renewal required.
The Louisiana notary exam fee is $105. If you pass, the commission fee is $35. No surety bond is required. You will need a notary seal/stamp (typically $20–$40). Expect to invest in a prep course ($100–$300) given the exam difficulty.