I have been a notary for many years. When I applied, NYS gave me a small pamphlet to study from. In addition, I had worked in a few law offices, so between that knowledge and the pamphlet, the test was very easy.
I know of a ?”? ???? in New York. Specifically. In Boro Park. (You may laugh at me. But I observed this person for the past 30 Years.). Namely. R. Moshe Metzger of Shomrei Shabbos, who happens to be a CPA and a Notary Public, among other things. He is looking forward whenever and wherever he can do a favor for someone. The fact that he comes in to Shul in the early morning hours with muddy shoes is a result of him being an active member in “Chesed Shel Emes”. Otherwise, he is busy organizing Minyanim and making sure that everything runs smoothly in the basement feeding center where everyone (Including Meshulachim from Eretz Israel and local clients) feels at home.
To Sapphire, you can get lots of different information that’s needed for becoming a notary public online if you need it prior to the exam. I happen to be one myself & I use it all the time at the job that I work at.
Thanks Hummingbird. I think I’m going to have to put the whole notary idea on hold for now…I’m beginning review classes for exams I need to take in order to be licensed in the field in which I work…