NYS Notary License Test Study Guide with complete solutions
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NYS Notary License
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NYS Notary License
When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - Answer- 1, 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 p...
NYS Notary License Test Study Guide with complete solutions
When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - Answer- 1, 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 process service on behalf of the N.P. who is a non-
resident? - Answer- Secretary of State
Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal... even if in excellent, good standing? - Answer- Yes... in any case the appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
What are the general NP eligibility requirements... although not limited to these? - Answer- 1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the state. 3. Good moral
character. 4. Common School Education. 5. No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act. 6. 18 years old.
Does NP receive an ID or license? - Answer- YES... receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application.
What is the term of the NP commission? - Answer- 4 Years.
Who issues the NP ID/License? - Answer- Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing Services.
How does the NP renew his license and when? - Answer- Approximately 3 months prior
to the expiration a renewal application is posted to the NP... which must be completed and returned with the $60.00 fee to the County Clerk.
What does a NP do? - Answer- 1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2. Take affidavits & depositions. 3. Receive/certify acknowledgments, deeds, mortgages, power of attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign & inland bills of exchange, promissory notes & obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment.
Who commissions or licenses NP? - Answer- Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and signature of the newly appointed NP to the county clerk.
What happens when a NP moves out of the state and does not at least retain an office address within the state? - Answer- By doing so he vacates his office/commission. How many NP's can a Secretary of State appoint? - Answer- As many as he likes.
What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? - Answer- 1. Photo ID 2. Thumb print taken 3. Arrive at least 15 minutes early 4. First come first serve 5. Bring two #2 pencils 6. No study materials allowed 7. 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple
choice questions, 70% correct passes (28)
What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are prohibited for the NP & can result in the removal from the office, possible imprisonment or both? - Answer- 1. Giving advice on law, drawing papers or any legal documents recognized by
the courts. 2. Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid. (it's ok to give business to a lawyer if not being paid). 3. Notary service in wills. 4. Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
When are the only times a NP can engage indirectly in the practice of law? - Answer- NEVER!!! Unless representing own self.
Of the 2 simplest forms of oath... what is required for both? - Answer- Oath/Affirmation: 1. Person whose oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office (NP) to administer it. 2. It must be an unequivocal & present act by which the affiant consciously takes upon himself the obligation of oath.
What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for those who
conscientiously decline taking an oath? - Answer- Affirmation - "Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?"
Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod" administration. What is the simplest
form which an oath may lawfully be administered by the NP? - Answer- "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?"
What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not actually a NP? - Answer- Section 142-A of the Executive Law deems it valid although the fake NP can still be prosecuted.
What choice does a woman notary who marries have for name use? - Answer- 1. Married name 2. Both Maiden and Married Name 3. Maiden name for Life
What are the NP licensing fees? - Answer- 1. $15.00 exam 2. $60.00 license, renew 3. $10.00 change name & address 4. $10.00 duplicate ID cards.
When is the one time you may take acknowledgments/affidavits over the phone or without actually seeing the person making (signing) the acknowledgment? - Answer- Never! It is illegal.
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