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New York State Notary Public Exam (True or False Section)True? Or False. A notary at the time of appointment must be either a NYS resident
or have a place of business in New York State. Correct Answer: TRUE.
A notary must also be a United States citizen at time of
appointment (according to statute). However, the
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services web site
adds that a notary may also be a"permanent resident alien of
the United States."
T/F? A NYS resident notary public who moves out of NYS but still maintains a
place of business in NYS can continue to be a notary in NYS. Correct Answer:
TRUE.
However, if a non-resident notary" ceases to have a place of business in NYS, then
he vacates lais office as a notary public.
T/F? In certain situations, the Secretary of State is not required to satisfy himself of
certain notary public requirements of an applicant, such as education. Correct
Answer: TRUE.
For example: When applicant applies less than 6 months after his term of notary
has expired, or upon the application of an attorney admitted to practice in NYS,
and certain court clerks.
T/F? The Secretary of State can remove a notary without serving a copy of the
charges against him. Correct Answer: FALSE.
The Secretary of State must serve the charges and give him an
opportunity to be heard.
T/F? No person shall be appointed a notary who has been convicted of any
misdemeanor. Correct Answer: FALSE.
A person cannot be appointed a notary if convicted of a
FELONY.
T/F? No person shall be appointed a notary public if he has been convicted of
unlawful possession or distribution of habit forming narcotic drugs. Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Also cannot be appointed a notary if convicted of vagrancy or prostitution (unless
the person was subsequently pardoned or received a certificate of good conduct
from a parole board).
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