I need to take notary exam, the problem is I been arrested 10 years ago spent night in jail and sent home after the court, will I have problems when they fingerprint me?

Depends on the qualifications for being a notary in your particular state or country. But probably not: you were not convicted of a crime, correct?

What were you arrested for? Unless it involved dishonesty, I find it hard to believe the regulations for becoming a notary in your jurisdiction would have anything about it.

Actually if it involves taking an exam, you probably can answer your own question. Review your study materials and see. :)

I am in NY, I don't think I was convicted, I was sent home right after the court the court dismissed my case I paid the lawyer $500.oo he said I will have no record, I was exotic dancer ,police arrested me for prostitution which I never was, but I was able to get a job in good company after I finished college. They also fingerprinted me but didn't see anything, now I need notary license but I an afraid..

I am in NY, i dont think i was convicted, i was sent home right after the court the court dismissed my case i paid the lawyer $500.oo he said i will have no record, i was exotic dancer ,police arrested me for prostitution which i never was, but i was able to get a job in good company after i finished college. they also fingerprinted me but didnt see anything, now i need notary license but i an afraid..


"... A criminal history does not necessarily preclude a person from becoming a New York notary. Felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions, however, can disqualify someone from an appointment. ..." State of New York Notary Requirements | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/list_6771890_state-new-york-notary-requirements.html)

"An applicant is ineligible if he has ever been convicted of a felony or certain specific offenses, including: unlawful drug possession, prostitution, illegal possession of a firearm or other weapon or possession of stolen property."
http://www.ehow.com/list_6114451_notary-rules-new-york-state.html

It looks to me that you weren't convicted of anything. It doesn't look look there will be a problem. Giving a false name could have been a problem, but apparently they didn't charge you with that.

I hope so. I need to become notary for my promotion. Thank you very much for your help. I am taking exam in 2 weeks, I will let you know how it was. Thanks again.

Good luck on the exam.