New York Notary Exam Questions & Answers(GRADED A+)

A notary at the time of appointment must be either a NYS resident or have a place of business in New York State? - ANSWERSTRUE - a notary must also be a united states citizen at the time of appointment. however, the department of state, division of licensing services web site adds that notary may al...

Who are notaries public commissioned by? - ANSWERSThe Secretary of State To whom is an application submitted to become a notary public? - ANSWERSThe Division of Licensing Services. How much is an application to become a notary public? - ANSWERS$60. What is included in the application to bec...

Administrator - ANSWERSA person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant - ANSWERSThe person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit. Affidavit - ANSWERSa signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a notary pub...

Acknowledgment - ANSWERSA formal declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and deed. Administrator - ANSWERSA person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant - ANSWERS...

Who Commissions notaries public? A. State Comptroller B. County Clerks C. Attorney General D. Secretary of State - ANSWERSD. Secretary of State The application fee for a notary public commission is? A. $40 B. $60 C. $80 D $90 - ANSWERSB. $60 An application for a notary public commissio...

An affirmation is the legal equivalent of, and equally binding as: a) An oath b) An acknowledgment. c) A certification. d) An attestation. - ANSWERSa) An oath (An affirmation is the legal equivalent of an oath and can be used in executing affidavits, swearing in witnesses, administering an oa...

A Notary Public who is an attorney at law admitted to practice in NYS may: 1. Administer an oath or affirmation to his client 2. Take the affidavit or acknowledgement of his client A) Both 1 and 2 are not correct B) Only 1 is correct C) Only 2 is correct D) Both 1 and 2 are correct - ANSWE...

Notaries public are commissioned by _____________. - ANSWERSSecretary of State An applicant's original application and $60 fee is sent to the _____________. - ANSWERSDivision of Licensing Services. The Notaries public applications' oath of office must be _____________. - ANSWERSsworn and not...

1. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. Fee for notary public commission is $60. B. The Secretary of State commissions notaries public. C. The term of a notary public commission is 2 years. D. Notary public examinations are scheduled throughout NYS. - ANSWERSC. The term of a nota...

Is a NP considered a commissioned public officer? - ANSWERSYes. A NP is appointed by the New York Secretary of State vested by Executive Law. What is the commission's term? And, how can it be renewed? - ANSWERSThe length of a NP commission is four (4) years. After four years have passed, the NP ...

A Notary who refrains from performing a duty, which is imposed by law or inherent in the nature of his/her office, may be guilty of? a. A felony b. Criminal Contempt c. A Tort d. A Misdemeanor - ANSWERSd. A Misdemeanor A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public ...

Acknowledgment - ANSWERSA formal declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his or her act and deed. Or, the declaration of a person described in and who has executed a written instrument, that he or she executed the same. Acknow...

When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - ANSWERS1, Up Until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable) 3. When the renewal is mailed to the N.P. reminding that expiration date is in 3 months. Who is appointed to accept pro...

If a notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary mobile services, what is the potential maximum jail sentence? - ANSWERS1 year Proof certificate - ANSWERSThe notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance What are the requirements to become a n...