The Albany site at the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building sits in the heart of the Capital Region, steps from the State Capitol. Three session times run per exam day: 9:00, 10:30, and 12:00.
Source: Official NY DOS Walk-In Exam Schedule. Past dates grey out automatically.
Located at the corner of Washington Avenue and South Swan Street.
📍 Get directions →No. All NY notary exams are walk-in only — there is no registration or appointment. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the session time; seating is first-come, first-served.
Bring government-issued photo ID and the $15 exam fee (check or money order payable to the Department of State — cash and cards are not accepted). Phones must be off during the exam.
You need 70% on a multiple-choice exam covering New York notary law. Results arrive by email in about 2–3 weeks; a passing slip is valid for 2 years.
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building 80 South Swan Street Albany, NY 12239 Located at the corner of Washington Avenue and South Swan Street.
The exam costs $15 every attempt. Our full prep — 101 practice questions, study guide, and exam-day cheat sheet in English, Russian, and Uzbek — costs the same $15, once. Pass on your first try or get your money back.