The Louisiana Civil Law Notary Public holds powers and authority that are reserved solely to attorneys in most states.  These powers are an extension of the unique civil law (also called Napoleanic law) traditions in the great State of Louisiana.

Because of these traditions and laws, notaries can prepare wills, cash sales, credit sales, mortgages, promissory notes, donations, small successions, and the list goes on and on.  This sort of judicial power requires that a notary public be highly qualified and trained to take on these duties.

In order to attain a notarial commission in the State of Louisiana to exercise these vast powers, a candidate must past a rigorous, three part exam that lasts six hours long.  The exam consists of 3 components which generally consist of the following:

I.  Scenario Component-The most rigorous part of the examination consisting of scenario questions that call for notarial instruments to be produced given the particular scenario given.

II.  Research Component-The research part of the examination normally consisting of research questions and “mini-scenario” questions from Louisiana Revised Statues (Title IX) and the Louisiana Civil Code.

III.  Multiple Choice Component-The comprehensive multiple choice part of the examination consists of dozens of questions that test the candidate’s general knowledge of Louisiana notarial practice..

To help candidates accomplish their goal in attaining a Louisiana notarial commission, we have developed the Pass My Notary Workbook Notary Public Workbook to help you study and prepare for the state test.  Simply contact us and we will send your workbook to you expeditiously.  Please see our testimonial page!

Please be sure to check the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website often as any exam updates or changes will be posted there.