The words

The state reports results as pass or fail only. It publishes no official question count and no passing score.

The actual law, so it can’t scare you later.

Actually means

The widely repeated "about 40 questions, 70% to pass" comes from test takers and the NY Notary Alliance, not the state. We label it that way and build in margin.

Plain English. No legalese survives this step.

Live example

Two people take it the same week and compare notes: one got a definitions-heavy version, one got fees and penalties. There are four versions in circulation.

A scene you can picture.

Killer question

Prepare evenly across every unit, aim for 90%, and the exact cut line stops mattering. That is what the checkpoints and mocks are for.

Exactly how the exam asks it.