In New York, a notary commission is granted for a four-year term. Other than the pre-qualification written examination, no continuing education is required during the term. Both initial and re-appointment applications require a $60.00 application fee ($40.00 for the appointment and $20.00 for the oath of office filing). The application for re-appointment is sent by US Mail to every notary approximately three months prior to the term expiration. No re-examination is required if the application for re-appointment is returned during the six-month "grace period" after the date of expiration; a twelve-month "grace period" extends from the date of discharge of a member of the United States military. .