NYS Notary

If a notary refused to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary mobile services, what is the potential maximum jail sentence? One month Three months Six months One year Correct Answer: One year The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called: Qualified resident Official character Proof certificate None of the above Correct Answer: Proof certificate Which of the following is in the requirements to become a notary public in NY? Be a...

If a notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary mobile services, what is the potential maximum jail sentence? Correct Answer: 1 year Proof certificate Correct Answer: The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance What are the requirements to become a notary public in NYS Correct Answer: at least 18 years of age, resident or qualified non-resident, no special education or common school level if a notary moves to another state but...

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 ...

Who Commissions notaries public? A. State Comptroller B. County Clerks C. Attorney General D. Secretary of State Correct Answer: D. Secretary of State The application fee for a notary public commission is? A. $40 B. $60 C. $80 D $90 Correct Answer: B. $60 An application for a notary public commission must be submitted to? A. County Clerk B. Local civil court C. Division of Licensing Services D. None of the above Correct Answer: C. Division of Licensing Services Which of t...

Notaries public are commissioned by _____________ Correct Answer: The Secretary of State A/An _________ may be appointed a notary public without an examination Correct Answer: an *attorney* admitted to practice in New York State (bonus point: also exempt are officially appointed *Court Clerks* in the NY State court system) True/False: Non-residents of New York state who have offices or places of business in the state may also become notaries. Correct Answer: True. An office or pla...

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 the time of appointment. however, the department of state, division of licensing services web site adds that notary may also be a permanent resident alien of the united states 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? Co...

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 Correct Answer: d. A Misdemeanor A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public official having custody of the original is known a(n): a. Affirmation b. Authentication c. Certified Copy d. Acknowledgment Correct Answer: c. Certified Copy To grant the right of usag...

Who Commissions notaries public? A. State Comptroller B. County Clerks C. Attorney General D. Secretary of State - D. Secretary of State The application fee for a notary public commission is? A. $40 B. $60 C. $80 D $90 - B. $60 An application for a notary public commission must be submitted to? A. County Clerk B. Local civil court C. Division of Licensing Services D. None of the above - C. Division of Licensing Services Which of the following is correct? An application for a nota...