Maine notary public
UnconfirmedWhat it takes to become a notary public in Maine, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Unconfirmed
- Administered by
- Online examination administered via the Secretary of State based on Maine's notary course of study
- Commission term
- 7 years
- Surety bond
- None — Maine does not require a surety bond for notaries public
- Notes
- Marked low confidence because sources conflict on whether the online exam applies at initial commissioning or only at renewal: the official Maine SOS FAQ states an online exam is required for renewal, while Title 4 sec.1922 references an exam as part of qualification more generally. Also the 55/60/50-hour education breakdown and exam vendor identity (PSI vs Pearson VUE) were inconsistent across sources and should be re-verified directly with MREC before publishing.
Some Maine 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.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Maine commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.