The Carmel site at the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services offers three session times per exam day (9:00, 10:30, and 12:00), making it one of the more flexible options in the lower Hudson Valley.
Source: Official NY DOS Walk-In Exam Schedule. Past dates grey out automatically.
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.
Bureau of Emergency Services 112 Old Route 6 Carmel, NY 10512
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.