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title: "How does the walk-in exam work?"
description: "At every site except New York City, no appointment is needed: the Department of State publishes a schedule of exam dates and you show up — seats are first-come, first-served. The current schedule lists 14 sites statewide, from Albany and…"
url: "https://nynotaryexamprep.com/help/how-does-the-walk-in-exam-work/"
updated: "2026-10-05"
category: Getting Started
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# How does the walk-in exam work?

At every site except New York City, no appointment is needed: the Department of State publishes a schedule of exam dates and you show up — seats are first-come, first-served. The current schedule lists 14 sites statewide, from Albany and Buffalo to Hauppauge and White Plains, most running sessions two to four times a month. New York City is the exception: its site (123 William Street) requires advance email scheduling, and only people with an email confirmation are admitted. Full details, including the email process: [NY notary exam-day logistics](https://nynotaryexamprep.com/ny-notary-exam-day-logistics/).