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Key Takeaways

  • Hawaii requires an in-person, closed-book examination
  • Passing score is 80%
  • Exam fee is only $10
  • Commission term is 4 years
  • Renewing notaries are exempt from the exam if previously passed
Last updated: January 2026

Hawaii Notary Public Exam

Hawaii requires an in-person, closed-book examination to become a notary public.

Exam Structure

ComponentDetails
FormatIn-person, closed-book
Passing Score80%
Exam Fee$10
ResultsWithin 30 days
No-Show Fee$25 if no notice given

Key Requirements

RequirementDetail
Age18 years old
CitizenshipU.S. citizen/national OR permanent resident seeking citizenship
ResidencyHawaii resident
Fee$10 exam
Term4 years

Scheduling

  • Schedule via Attorney General's notary scheduler
  • Pay $10 exam fee online
  • Receive confirmation email with date, time, location

Study Materials

Review before the exam:

  • Notary Public Manual
  • HAR Sec. 5-11: Notaries Public
  • HRS 456 Hawaii Revised Statutes

Exam Day

RequirementDetail
IDValid government-issued photo ID
MaterialsNo reference materials allowed
ArrivalOn time for scheduled appointment

Renewal Exemption

If you have previously passed the Hawaii notary exam:

  • Renewing notaries are exempt from retaking
  • Must apply before commission expires

If You Fail

ScenarioAction
FailedRequest re-examination within 14 days
FeePay another $10
No limitMay retake as needed

On the Exam

  • Format: Closed-book, in-person
  • Passing: 80%
  • Fee: $10
  • Renewal: Exempt if previously passed
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