NYS Notary EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services.
What is the potential maximum jail sentence? - CORRECT ANSWER one year
The notary certificate of a ...
If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services.
What is the potential maximum jail sentence? - CORRECT ANSWER one year
The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called
- CORRECT ANSWER proof certificate
Requirements to become a notary - CORRECT ANSWER 18 years old, no special
education or common school level, be a resident or qualified non resident
If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/ she is - CORRECT ANSWER
still a qualified non- resident- resident
Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing
instrument get unrecorded? - CORRECT ANSWER A) If the Notary Public was purporting
to be a notary but was not licensed.
B) If the Notary Public commission was expired.
C) If a New York Notary notarizes in another state.
If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must? - CORRECT
ANSWER Administer an Oath & fill out the Jurat.
location where a notary notarizes something - CORRECT ANSWER venue
Which of the following activities may a non-attorney Notary perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER administer an oath of office for a military officer
What is the County Clerk fee for a certificate of Official Character? - CORRECT ANSWER
5.00
Which of the following acts can be performed by a Notary Public on Sunday? - CORRECT
ANSWER Affidavit
What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests? -
CORRECT ANSWER Conveyance
Latin name for the words, "Sworn to before me this _______ day of ______". - CORRECT
ANSWER Jurat
,What is a New York State Notary Public conflict of interest? - CORRECT ANSWER legal
consideration
A deponent is? - CORRECT ANSWER Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called
a deposition.
What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? - CORRECT ANSWER A) .75 cents
for the first one and .10 cents thereafter limit of 5
What is the name of what a Notary places below the Notary signature? - CORRECT
ANSWER Statement of Authority
Who approves the appointment of a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER Secretary of
State
What is the fee for changing name for marriage purposes and updating the State? -
CORRECT ANSWER Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes.
Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of a an
abandoned safety deposit box? - CORRECT ANSWER a notary public
Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk? -
CORRECT ANSWER Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge.
What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? -
CORRECT ANSWER A) Can be summoned to a NYS tribunal hearing for license
revocation.
B) Can go to criminal court as a defendant.
C) Can be sued for $ damages in Civil court.
What do the two witnesses to a will sign? - CORRECT ANSWER Attestation clauses
What is Chattel? - CORRECT ANSWER Personal property such as household goods or
fixtures.
Who issues certificates involved in various Notary Public procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER The county clerks offices.
The Secretary of State's offices.
The Notary Public.
What is an Executor - CORRECT ANSWER The one named in the will to carry out the
provisions of a will.
What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerks Office? -
CORRECT ANSWER free during normal business hours
, What is the maximum jail sentence for a class D Felony? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 years
What is the maximum sentence for class A misdemeanors? - CORRECT ANSWER 1
year
1) If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services.
What is the potential maximum jail sentence?
A. One month.
B. Three months
C. Six months.
D. One Year - CORRECT ANSWER D. One Year
2) The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is
called a:
A. Qualified resident.
B. Official Character
C. Proof certificate
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER C. Proof certificate
3) Which of the following is in the requirements to become a Notary Public in New York?
A) Be at least 18 years old.
B) No special education or common school level
C) Be a resident and or a qualified non-resident resident
D) All the above. - CORRECT ANSWER D) All the above.
4) If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/she:
A) Will pay an additional $15 out of state fee
B) No longer is qualified
C) Must get NY driver's license
D) Still is a qualified non-resident-resident". - CORRECT ANSWER D) Still is a qualified
non-resident-resident".
5) Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing
instrument get unrecorded?
A) If the Notary Public was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed.
B) If the Notary Public commission was expired.
C) If a New York Notary notarizes in another state.
D) All the above. - CORRECT ANSWER D) All the above.
6) If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must?
A) Administer an Oath of office.
B) Administer an Oath & fill out the Jurat.
C) Require a government issued, photo identification.
D) Do a Protest for Non Payment certificate. - CORRECT ANSWER B) Administer an
Oath & fill out the Jurat.
7) What is the name of the location where the Notary notarizes something?
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