The Rochester site at the Finger Lakes DDSO on Westfall Road serves Monroe County and the Finger Lakes region. Two session times run per exam day: 9:00 and 10:30 AM.
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.
Finger Lakes DDSO 620 Westfall Road Rochester, NY 14620
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.