Cash is accepted if exact change is brought.
The passport is acceptable current photo identification, but the exam instructions specifically require two #2 pencils and cash is not accepted.
Only a state-issued non-driver ID is acceptable at the exam center.
Mechanical pencils are specifically required over ordinary #2 pencils.
Official source: July–December 2026 Notary Public Written Examination Information and Schedule (July–December 2026)
Reference: Exam fee, what to bring, exam-center policies, score reporting, and exam format
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. The passport is acceptable current photo identification, but the exam instructions specifically require two #2 pencils and cash is not accepted.
Detailed Explanation
The exam notice controls these logistics. The 2026 exam schedule lists a current U.S. passport among acceptable photo IDs, requires two #2 pencils, and states that cash will not be accepted for the $15 examination fee. In practice, this is a current test-day rule, not a commission-law issue under Executive Law §131.
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