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Aspiring Notary Publics
This course teaches you all aspects of becoming a notary public in New York, including: appointment and qualifications, public officers law, powers and duties executive law, real property law, restrictions and violations judiciary law. Practice exam given at the end of the course.
The easiest way to complete your requirements is to purchase a package below.
First, be an eligible candidate for a New York notary license (detailed below). Then, become intimately familiar with New York’s Notary Public License Law through notary public classes like the ones NYREI offers. Once you are ready for the test, you simply pay the fee and take the NYS notary exam. Upon passing your exam, you will send in the state application, which includes your pass slip, your notarized oath of office, and an application fee of $60. Once you have received your notary ID from the state, you are ready for work!
Some states require a “surety bond” before commissioning notaries, which makes you monetarily liable for mistakes you may make. New York does not require a surety bond, though you may still consider Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance in case a mistake lands you in legal trouble.
Before you take a course or the New York notary exam, make sure you are:
Classroom and Livestream Courses
Our Classroom and Livestream Courses must be completed within 4 months of registration date. After 4 months, courses will automatically expire and will not be accessible. Students may purchase an extension if they wish to continue in the course after 4 months.
Self-Paced Online
Online students have 4 months to complete their salesperson licensing course. After 4 months, the course will expire and students must purchase an extension to continue. According to New York Department of State regulations, students must complete their online coursework and the school’s final exam within 12 months from the date of purchase. If the student does not complete the coursework and exam within 12 months, the student will have to repurchase and retake the entire course again.
Extension Fees
Students are encouraged to purchase an extension if they require more than 4 months to complete their coursework. The fees charged for extensions are:
| Course | 2 Month Extension | 1 Month Extension |
| 77 Hr Salesperson Licensing | $150 | $100 |
| 75 Hr Broker Licensing | $150 | $100 |
| 30 Hr Remedial | $150 | $100 |
To request an extension, please call the office (212) 967-7508 or send an email info@nyrei.com
Course Completion And Credit
Once you pass the in-person proctored final exam, you will be issued your course completion certificate. The school will notify the state that you successfully passed the course.
Switching Between Online And In-Person Courses
Students may switch between live in-person and zoom streaming classes only. Each class earns credit once, and students won’t receive credit for attending the same class multiple times.
If a student hasn’t started the course yet, they may switch between live in-person or zoom and online self paced.
If a student already started the course live in-person and wishes to switch to online self paced any hours completed online will not transfer and must be retaken. For assistance email info@nyrei.com or chat with someone live via the chat widget on the website.
Refunds less a $25 administration fee will only be given if a written request is received within 3 days of registration and will be made to the original form of payment. If requested after the 3 day period, students will receive school credit that never expires; the credit is transferable to someone else if the course has not been started. No refund will be given once you have attended a class. No refund will be given for any books and/or course materials received. Upon written request, a check will be mailed to you within 14 business days.
To request a refund, please send written notice by email info@nyrei.com.
All students pursuing their license must sit for a proctored school exam after completing their required hours. NYREI is approved to offer the proctored exam online. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to confirm registration enabling access to the online test. Students must have access to a computer with a camera that can display their face. Students are required to show a government issued ID to take the school exam.
Proctored exams are administered at our Manhattan location on Mondays at 1pm for Salesperson Licensing and Mondays at 3pm for the Broker Licensing. However, you can schedule a private proctored exam at any time convenient to you for an additional $50 proctor fee.
Please note: Students must bring #2 pencils, a calculator, and a valid photo ID. Self-paced online students must bring a printed copy of their Student Affidavit.
If you would like information on taking the proctored exam in an approved location outside of Manhattan, please email info@nyrei.com.
132 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 967-7508
Email: info@nyrei.com
A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary Public who is hired as an independent contractor by either a real estate lender, a closing agent (i.e., a title or escrow firm), or a signing service to ensure that loan documents are delivered to and signed by a borrower, then notarized as necessary and returned for processing in a timely manner.
A Notary Signing Agent is very different from a closing agent. Closing agents prepare and complete documents and perform other tasks needed to complete real estate transactions. Signing agents do not draw up documents, disburse funds or provide title abstracts – they serve as impartial witnesses for signings.
NYREI’s thorough course is offered in three hour classes. Once you have learned the material and feel confident in taking a practice exam, you simply take the one hour NYS notary exam. Upon paying your fee and sending in your application, the state may take 4-6 weeks to approve your application and commission you as a notary.
