Indiana notary public
Exam requiredWhat it takes to become a notary public in Indiana, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- Online self-paced course + exam via INBiz (Secretary of State platform); ~30 multiple-choice/true-false items
- Commission term
- 8 years
- Surety bond
- $25,000 surety bond
- Notes
- Indiana requires both new and renewing notaries to complete an online education course and pass an exam (80%/24-of-30 correct) via INBiz; $75 non-refundable fee covers course+exam. Continuing education required every 2 years ($50/course) during the 8-year term. Real estate exam passing score not independently confirmed on an official PLA/PSI page — marked medium confidence for that field only.
Some Indiana details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a Indiana notary
Indiana requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your Indiana statute on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Indiana commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.