Md. Code Regs. 01.02.08.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 01.02.08.15 - Responsibilities of an Authorized Notary Public Course of Study and Examination Provider

A. The provider shall design and offer a course of study and examination that meets the standards set forth in Regulation .16 of this chapter, and that is accessible by all Maryland notary public applicants and renewal applicants.

B. The provider shall create a bank of test questions within 45 days after being authorized by the Secretary of State to offer the course of study and examination.

C. The provider shall offer a virtual or in-person course of study. For purposes of this subsection, "virtual" includes a synchronous and asynchronous online course of study.

D. For every applicant who completes the course of study, the provider shall give each applicant a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course of study.

E. The provider shall give a Certificate of Passing to each applicant who scored at least 80 percent or better on the examination. For applicants who score below 80 percent, the provider shall provide an opportunity for the qualified applicants to retest. An applicant is considered qualified to retest if they completed the course of study but failed to score at least 80 percent on the examination.

F. Upon request by the Secretary of State's Office, authorized providers shall deliver the following information needed to verify who has completed a course of study and passed the examination:

(1) A list of Maryland notaries public and applicants who have completed a course of study and examination including the date or dates of the course and examination or examinations, as well as methods used to identify the notary public or applicant;

(2) The provider shall transmit applicant data in a timeframe as established by the Secretary of State's Office using a secure and mutually agreeable format; and

(3) The provider shall ensure that all course and examination data is accurate and valid prior to its secure, electronic transmission to the Secretary of State's Office.

G. The provider shall update the course of study and examination to reflect all changes to the notary law, regulations, procedures, and ethics within 60 days of being notified of the changes by the Office of the Secretary of State.

Md. Code Regs. 01.02.08.15

Regulation .15 adopted effective 48:19 Md. R. 802, eff. 10/1/2021