Checked on October 23, 2026, against the DOS July - December 2026 Notary Public Walk-In Written Examination Information and Schedule (PDF dated August 13, 2026) and the New York City notices for September - November 2026 and November - December 2026. Dates and times are subject to change; check the DOS notice before you travel.
This page gives the NY notary exam schedule for the rest of 2026: every walk-in site and date from the current DOS notice, the NYC notary exam dates, which are by email request only, and what to bring. Outside New York City you walk in with no appointment, and seats go first come, first served. The dates for 2027 had not been posted as of October 23, 2026, and we will add them when DOS publishes the next notice.
NY notary exam schedule: remaining 2026 dates
All dates are in 2026 and come from the DOS notices. White Plains had one date this half year (August 18), and the New York City walk-in dates ran only in July and August, so neither has walk-in dates left. Exams can be canceled because of weather or other emergencies.
| Site | Address | Remaining 2026 dates | Session times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY 12239 | Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19; Dec 10, 16, 17 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Binghamton | State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street, 1st Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901 | Oct 27; Nov 3, 17; Dec 8, 22 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Buffalo | Ellicott Square Building, 295 Main Street, Room 845, Buffalo, NY 14203 | Oct 27; Nov 3, 17; Dec 15, 22 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM |
| Carmel | Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512 | Oct 29; Nov 5, 19; Dec 10, 17 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Franklin Square | VFW Hall, 68 Lincoln Road, Basement, Franklin Square, NY 11010 | Nov 4, 5, 12, 30; Dec 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16 | 11:30 AM |
| Hauppauge | Perry Duryea State Office Building, 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Basement Conference Room, Hauppauge, NY 11788 | Nov 4, 5, 12, 19, 30; Dec 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 | 11:00 AM |
| New York City (by email request only) | 123 William Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 | Oct 27, 29; Nov 5, 17, 23, 30; Dec 1, 3, 10, 15, 22 | Given in your confirmation email |
| Plattsburgh | Clinton Community College, IAM Building, Rooms 203A and 213A, 136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 | Nov 17; Dec 8 | 1:30 PM |
| Pomona | Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 | Oct 27; Nov 10, 17; Dec 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM |
| Rochester | Finger Lakes DDSO, 620 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 | Oct 27; Nov 10, 17; Dec 8, 15, 22 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM |
| Sanborn | SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Building E, Room E125, Sanborn, NY 14132 | Oct 29; Nov 5, 19; Dec 10, 17 | 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM |
| North Syracuse | APWU Union Hall, 407 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212 | Oct 27; Nov 17; Dec 8, 22 | 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM |
| Utica | State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Room 205, Utica, NY 13501 (see the note below) | Oct 27; Nov 10, 17; Dec 8, 15 | 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
Most sites run two or three sessions on each date, and you choose the session you arrive for. The DOS notice says to check its website for the most up-to-date schedule before you travel.
Utica room note: the DOS notice lists the Utica site as 2nd Floor, Room 205. The Oneida County Clerk's page gives a different floor and room (1st Floor, Room 107). The DOS notice is the current official schedule, so we list its room, but confirm with DOS or the county clerk before you go.
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Notary exam in Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, NY
- Albany: the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, 80 South Swan Street, at the corner of Washington Avenue. Three sessions on each date.
- Buffalo: the Ellicott Square Building, 295 Main Street, Room 845. Sessions at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
- Rochester: the Finger Lakes DDSO, 620 Westfall Road. The notice says to park in the lot on the right, not to enter through the main lobby and to look for the "New York State Testing" sign.
Readers near Buffalo can also use Sanborn (SUNY Niagara). Long Island has two sites, Franklin Square and Hauppauge, each with one session a day.
NYC notary exam dates: by email request only
Since September 2026, the New York City exam at 123 William Street is given only to people DOS has scheduled by email (September - November notice, November - December notice). To ask for a date:
- Email exams@dos.ny.gov with the subject line "Schedule Notary Public Exam".
- Include your full name, your address, the type of exam (Notary Public) and the date or dates you want from the list above.
- Wait for the confirmation email with your date and time. Requests are answered in the order received, and if your date is full, DOS schedules you for the next available date.
Anyone who arrives unscheduled or after the start time is turned away. At the building, enter through the doors to the left of the main lobby and take the escalator to the 2nd floor.
What to bring and test-day rules
- ID: a current, government-issued photo ID with your signature, such as a driver's license, a state non-driver ID, a U.S. or foreign passport, a military ID, an Employment Authorization Card, IDNYC or a listed consular ID. The NYC notices also accept New York Mobile ID.
- Fee: $15 by check or money order payable to the Department of State, or MasterCard or Visa. Cash is not accepted. The fee is nonrefundable, and a returned check costs $20.
- Pencils: two #2 pencils. None are provided.
- Not allowed: reference materials, large bags and briefcases (there is no storage), food and drinks, visitors and children and firearms. Phones and other devices must be off.
- Language: to take the exam in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian or Chinese, tell a proctor at check-in.
- Accommodations: DOS has a Special Testing Arrangements request form on its Become a Notary Public page.
To check for weather cancellations, see the DOS website or its Facebook and X accounts, or call 518-474-4429. DOS asks people not to call the exam sites.
After the exam
Results are mailed as pass or fail, with no numeric score. DOS does not say how long they take. If you fail, you may retake the exam on another date and time of your choice, for another $15. A pass is valid for 2 years, and the next steps are in how to become a notary in NY. To prepare before your date, use our NY notary exam study guide.
The 2027 schedule
DOS had not posted any 2027 dates as of October 23, 2026. The Oneida County Clerk's page says the schedules are updated twice a year, so a notice for January through June 2027 is expected, but DOS has not given a date. Check the DOS Become a Notary Public page, which links the current notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next notary exam in NY?
Walk-in sessions run at 13 sites outside New York City through December 2026, and New York City has dates by email request. The table above lists every remaining 2026 date by site, so pick the first one at a site near you. Dates for 2027 had not been posted as of October 23, 2026.
Do I need an appointment for the NY notary exam?
Only in New York City, where you schedule by email. Every other site is walk-in, with no pre-registration.
Can I take the NY notary exam online?
No DOS source offers an online or at-home exam. It is a paper exam at a DOS site.
What time should I arrive?
At least 15 minutes before the session starts. Late arrivals are not admitted.
How long does the exam take?
You get 1 hour, and the time starts when the instructions end.
How do I find out if I passed?
DOS mails your result as pass or fail. It does not publish how long that takes or an online way to check.
Is there a notary exam in Rochester, NY in 2026?
Yes. The DOS notice lists Rochester sessions on October 27, November 10 and 17 and December 8, 15 and 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Check the table above for the dates still ahead.
Practice before your date: the free NY notary practice test and the practice sections on the NY Notary Public Exam page.
Official sources
- DOS: July - December 2026 Notary Public Walk-In Written Examination Information and Schedule (PDF)
- DOS: September - November 2026 Notary Public Examination Instructions and Schedule, New York City (PDF)
- DOS: November - December 2026 Notary Public Examination Instructions and Schedule, New York City (PDF)
- DOS: Become a Notary Public
- Oneida County Clerk: Notary Public Walk-In Examination (county page)
PrepRaven is an independent exam-prep site. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York Department of State or any New York State agency. This guide describes the rules as published; it is not legal advice. Always confirm the rules in the current DOS notice and the current Notary Public License Law booklet.
Last updated October 2026