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title: When do results arrive, and how long is the pass slip good?
description: "Results come by mail — officially two to three weeks, though test-takers report it sometimes runs longer; if week three passes without a letter, that’s normal, not a bad sign. A passing result is valid for two years: within that…"
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updated: "2026-10-05"
category: The Exam
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# When do results arrive, and how long is the pass slip good?

Results come by mail — officially two to three weeks, though test-takers report it sometimes runs longer; if week three passes without a letter, that’s normal, not a bad sign. A passing result is valid for two years: within that window you submit your $60 application, or the pass slips away and you retake the exam. Keep the notice somewhere deliberate. The whole post-exam sequence — application, oath, county filing — is walked in [how to become a New York notary](https://nynotaryexamprep.com/how-to-become-a-new-york-notary/).