Notary Exam Information

The Louisiana Secretary of State offers the Louisiana State Notary Exam administered by the LSU Office of Testing & Evaluation Services.
This information is provided as a courtesy to exam-takers, the sole authority for all notary exam information is the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Please consult the notary website prior to reading the FAQ below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to Exam Day

• When is the next notary test?
  • Please check the Louisiana Notary website.
  • Please see the notary website for instructions.
  • Your name must be the same as the name that you registered with the Secretary of State’s Office for the Notary Exam. If your name has changed (e.g. you were married) you need to update your Driver's License and with Secretary of State. Your Driver's License must be valid (not expired). Please see the notary website for additional information.
  • Once you receive your admission ticket, please email otes@lsu.edu and make your request for a change of location.
  • Please read the notary website for the process for requesting an accommodation, information and process are located under Americans with Disabilities section.
  • You will receive an admission ticket by email with your test location approximately five (5) days before the exam date. If within this five-day window, please check your junk/spam box. You can email otes@lsu.edu and request it to be resent.
  • Send an email to otes@lsu.edu and your pre-test exam will be reset.
  • No, you will need to purchase a new study guide from the notary website.

  On Exam Day

  • How long is the notary test / are there breaks?
    
    • The test format is five hours. You govern your time; breaks are included in the 5-hour testing window.
    • You may bring a purse with you, but please read the notary website for prohibited items.
    • Please see the notary website for tabs allowed, under the Examination Day Information heading.

    LSU Campus Location Information

    • What is the best way to get to LSU campus?
      • Please see the LSU Parking website, including the campus map.
      • Parking on Saturdays is not restricted if there are no other campus-wide events taking place. Contact the LSU Welcome Center and they can direct you: 225-578-5030.
      • Go to the Memorial Clock Tower. We are the third building in a row behind David Boyd Hall.
      • There are two doors – one entrance is from David Boyd Hall (accessible for exam-takers with disabilities) and the other is from the Quad.

      

      David Boyd Entrance (Accessible)

      

      Himes Quad Entrance (Non-accessible)