KS Practice Test

This page is for Kansas notary applicants and current notaries preparing for the Secretary of State's online training and examination for remote and electronic notarization. It gives you free practice sets by topic, worked answers to sample questions, a study plan and answers to common questions. Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions.

KS Exam at a Glance

What changed for KS in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery (RON/IPEN training examination) changed to Online on SOS website (previously Free online training and test on the SOS website, taken at any time).^[3]
• Oct 27, 2026: Exam fee changed to $25 (previously $25 application fee).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Eligibility changed to 18+ years old, Kansas resident or bordering-state resident working in Kansas (previously 18+, Kansas resident or bordering-state resident working in Kansas).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Validity changed to 4 years (previously 4-year appointment).^[4]

What the KS is and how it works

According to Kansas Secretary of State, “shall be required to pass an examination approved by the secretary with at least a minimum score that is specified at the beginning of the examination.”^[1]

The Kansas Secretary of State is the official body for notaries in Kansas. The training and examination for remote online notarization (RON) and in-person electronic notarization (IPEN) are delivered online on the Secretary of State's website, at no cost. You can complete the training and test whenever it suits you, so there is no fixed exam date to book.

The passing score is not published in advance. The exam states the minimum score at the start of the test, so check it before you begin. Your result is immediate. When you pass, a certificate is generated, and you submit that certificate as part of your RON registration with the Secretary of State. If you do not pass, you can try again: the handbook says a notary may take the examination as many times as needed.

Some related facts sit outside the exam itself. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and be a Kansas resident, or a resident of a bordering state who regularly works in Kansas. The appointment fee is $25, and the same fee applies to renewal. Notifying the state that you intend to notarize electronic records carries a separate $20 information and services fee. A commission runs for 4 years unless it is revoked sooner.

Details can change, and the Secretary of State's notary page and the Notary Handbook are the authority on fees, steps and forms. Use this page to practise the ideas, then confirm specifics there.

Worked examples: how to reason through KS questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: A Kansas notary who is not an attorney creates a sign for their desk that reads "NOTARIO PÚBLICO - Document Services." Why does this advertisement constitute misconduct?

1. It uses the term "Notario Público," which can be misleading to the public.
2. It fails to include the notary's commission expiration date.
3. It advertises services for a fee, which is not allowed in Kansas.
4. It is not written in English as required by law.

Answer: A. It uses the term "Notario Público," which can be misleading to the public.

Explanation:

The correct answer is A. A notary who is not an attorney must not describe themselves with the term "Notario Público." In many countries that title belongs to a senior legal professional, so the sign can lead people to believe the notary may give legal advice. That is why the sign counts as misconduct.

B is wrong because an expiration date is not what makes this sign a problem; the problem is the wording. C is wrong because a notary advertising document services is not itself the violation. The issue is the title that implies legal expertise. D is wrong because the rule is about misleading wording, not about which language an advertisement is written in.

Rule to remember: a non-attorney notary should never suggest legal authority, in any language or on any sign. Notarizing a signature is not the same as advising on a document.

Example 2

Question: A Kansas notary travels to a signer's home to perform a notarization. May the notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

1. No, only the standard notarial fee is ever permitted
2. Yes, but only if the distance exceeds 10 miles
3. Yes, provided the notary and signer agree to the travel fee before the trip
4. Yes, but only at the IRS standard mileage rate

Answer: C. Yes, provided the notary and signer agree to the travel fee before the trip

Explanation:

The correct answer is C. A Kansas notary may charge a travel fee that is separate from the notarial fee, as long as the notary and the signer agree to it before the trip. The agreement in advance is what makes the charge fair and lawful.

A is wrong because the notarial fee limit does not rule out a separately agreed travel charge. B is wrong because it invents a distance threshold; the condition is agreement, not mileage. D is wrong because the travel fee is not tied to the IRS mileage rate. The parties settle the amount between themselves beforehand.

Rule to remember: the notarial fee and the travel fee are different things. Keep them separate, agree on travel before you leave, and be ready to explain both charges clearly if the signer asks.

Example 3

Question: A Kansas notary charges $25 for an in-person acknowledgment on a real estate deed, arguing the document's complexity justifies the higher fee. Is this charge lawful?

1. Yes, complex documents may justify a higher fee at the notary's discretion
2. Yes, if both parties agree to the higher fee in writing
3. No, the maximum in-person fee is $2 regardless of document complexity
4. No, but the notary may charge $25 only for remote online notarizations

Answer: C. No, the maximum in-person fee is $2 regardless of document complexity

Explanation:

The correct answer is C. The maximum fee for an in-person notarial act is $2, and that limit does not rise because a document is long, complex or valuable. A real estate deed is charged the same as any other in-person acknowledgment.

A is wrong because the notary has no discretion to raise the fee for complexity. B is wrong because a written agreement between the parties does not override the legal maximum. D is wrong in its premise: the notary cannot charge $25 for the in-person act, and the $25 figure in this question applies only to remote online notarizations.

Rule to remember: the fee depends on the type of notarial act and whether it is in person or remote. It does not depend on how difficult the paperwork is.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material. Read the Kansas Secretary of State's notary page and the Notary Handbook so you know the rules the exam is built on, and note which parts cover remote and electronic notarization. Then take a practice set on Notary Qualifications and Application to set a baseline.

Work through the topic sets one at a time rather than mixing them. Spend extra time on areas where the wording is close, such as Oaths vs. Acknowledgments, Proper Signer Identification, and Prohibited Acts and Misconduct. After each set, read the explanation for every question you missed and for any you guessed right. Write the rule behind each one in your own words.

Go back to the handbook whenever a set exposes a gap, rather than just retaking the questions. Once your scores in each topic are steady, take the full practice test to check your recall across topics. Because the real exam is online, available at any time and can be retaken, you do not need to rush. Before you sit it, read the passing score shown at the start of the exam so you know your target.

Sources & last verified

1. Kansas Secretary of State — passing score, exam fee (official source). “shall be required to pass an examination approved by the secretary with at least a minimum score that is specified at the beginning of the…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. Kansas Secretary of State — exam fee, eligibility, score release, testing window (official source). “Appointments are renewed by completing all steps required for initial application (see above). The fee is $25.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. Kansas Secretary of State — retake policy, delivery (official source). “A notary may take the examination as many times as needed to pass.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
4. ksrevisor.gov — validity (official source). “The secretary of state shall issue a commission as a notary public to an applicant for a term of four years, unless sooner revoked under…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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