Download Notary Public License Law Pamphlet. All the information needed to pass the notary exam in New York is contained in a single publication called Notary Public License Law, which can be downloaded directly from the Department of State's website through the link in the Resources section of this article.
Study notary law. Once you have the notary law pamphlet, you should read through it thoroughly and highlight important information to help you review. A helpful technique is to briefly summarize each section of the pamphlet in your own words either in writing or aloud to someone unfamiliar with the law.
Take private training (optional). In addition to or instead of your own studying, you can also enroll in a private training course. While taking a formal course is not necessary, private training courses have high test passage rates and can answer your questions about the entire notary process and practice.
Take the exam. A list of the testing center locations and schedules is published on the Department of State website and linked in the References section of this article. No pre-registration is necessary--simply arrive at your nearest testing location on a date the exam is being given.