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Add Maryland’s State-Required Notary Education & Exam

State law requires all new Maryland Notaries to complete a state-approved Notary Education course & Exam. Our convenient online course and exam make it quick and easy to fulfill this vital step in your commission process—and it’s available at a discounted rate when added to your package.

Why choose the NNA?
Our state-approved course helps you complete this mandatory step efficiently and confidently. With easy online access, step-by-step guidance, and a discounted package option, we make it simple to stay compliant and get your commission processed without delays.

Add now for just $35 (regularly $65) before selecting your Notary package.

Maryland State-Required Notary Education & Exam

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Maryland’s State-Required Notary Education & Exam

  1. Course Highlights:

    • Detailed instructions on the application process and the role of a Notary Public in Maryland.
    • An overview of the five-step notarization process for traditional and remote notarizations.
    • Notarial acts you will be commissioned to perform.
    • Your responsibilities as a Maryland Notary and what to do when you encounter unique circumstances.
    • Examples of Notary misconduct, what penalties a Notary may face if charged with misconduct, and the protections that a Notary has against liability and misconduct.

  2. Exam Information:

    • The exam will be accessible to you once you complete your course.
    • You will be given 30 minutes to answer 20 questions.
    • The exam must be taken in a single sitting.
    • You may re-take the exam as needed until a minimum score of 80% is achieved.
    • You will receive a Certificate of Passing via email once you have achieved a score of 80% or higher.
    • Both your Certificate of Passing (for the exam) and Certificate of Completion (for the course) must be included with your application to the state.
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