New York Notary Exam Practice Test 2022 with complete solutions

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 - 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 - ANSWER Proof certificate Which of the following is in the requirements to become a notary public in NY? Be at least 18 years old No special education or common school level Be a resident and/or a qualified non-resident resident All of the above - ANSWER All of the above If a notary moves to another state but still works in NYS, he/she: Will pay an additional $15 out of state fee No longer is qualified Must get a NY driver's license Still is a qualified non-resident resident - ANSWER Still is a qualified non-resident resident Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing instrument get unrecorded? If the notary public was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed If the notary public commission was expired If a NY notary notaries in another state All of the above - ANSWER All of the above If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit, you must? Administer an oath of office Administer an oath and fill out the Juart Require a government ID Do a protest for non-payment certificate - ANSWER Administer an oath and fill out the Jurat What is the name of the location where the notary notarizes something? Protest for non-payment Venue Affidavit Mobile notary - ANSWER Venue Which of the following activities may a non-attorney notary perform? Explain to people what they are signing Make a certified original certificate on a government document photocopy Contracts of marriage within NY borders Administer an oath of office for a military officer - ANSWER Administer an oath of office for a military officer What is the county clerk fee for a certificate of official character? $200 $5.00 $11.00 No charge because it's a free service to the general public - ANSWER $5.00 Which of the following acts can be performed by a NY notary on a Sunday? Certified original certificate of government doc. photocopy Affidavit Someone's signature to their own will by non-attorney notary A contract of marriage - ANSWER Affidavit What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests? Conveyance Escrow Vendor receipt Duress - ANSWER Conveyance Latin name for the words, "Sworn to me before this _____ day of ____" Pro se The oath The affirmation Jurat - ANSWER Jurat What is a NYS notary public conflict of interest? Knowing the affiant personally When you like somebody When the document is from your company Legal consideration - ANSWER Legal consideration A deponent is? One named in a will to carry out the provisions The testimony of a witness taken out of court under oath/affirmation An agreement Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition - ANSWER Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? $.75 for the first one, $.10 thereafter with a limit of 5 $25 for unlimited within 24 hours $5 for the original and $.50 per copy $10 with a limit of 7 - ANSWER $.75 for the first one, $.10 thereafter with a limit of 5 What is the name of what a notary places below the notary signature? Seal Stamp Statement of authority Certification - ANSWER Statement of Authority Who approves the appointment of a notary public? The name appointed under and no other County Clerk Secretary of State Town judge where the notary resides - ANSWER Secretary of State What is the fee for changing a name for marriage purposes and updating the State? The maiden name change fee is $10 Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes $5 to update the database $12 one-time fee - ANSWER Free for anyone changing name for marriage purposes Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of an abandoned safety deposit box? A police officer of Sheriff A bank officer or employee of the lessor The lessee A notary public - ANSWER A notary public Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk's office? Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge Translation certified by Translators Society of USA Affidavit service magistrate All of the above - ANSWER Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? Can be summoned to a NYS tribunal hearing for license revocation Can go to criminal court as a defendant Can be sued for financial damages in a civil court All of the above - ANSWER All of the above What do the two witnesses to a will sign? The witness approval proof certificate Attestation clauses ID verification form The affidavit - ANSWER Attestation clauses What is a Chattel? Beef stock certificates Personal property such as household goods or fixtures The Latin word for Jurat The damages paid for wrongful notary public fees charged by a NY notary - ANSWER Personal property such as household goods or fixtures Who issues certificates involved in various notary public procedures? The county clerk's offices The secretary of state's offices The notary public All of the above - ANSWER All of the above What is an Executor? A document that verifies a notary's authority The placing of an instrument in the hands of a person as a depository The one named in a Will to carry out the provisions of the Will An instrument that modifies an already existing Will - ANSWER The one named in a Will to carry out the provisions of the Will What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerk's Office? $2 $2 for each original signature witnessed $.75 for the first one and $.10 for the second one Notary services are free during normal business hours - ANSWER Notary services are free during normal business hours What is the maximum jail sentence for a Class D felony? Seven years 1 year Three years There is no maximum sentence - ANSWER Seven years What is the maximum sentence for a Class A misdemeanor? 1 year 5 years Probation for 3 years 6 months - ANSWER 1 year What is the maximum sentence for a Class E felony? 4 years 7 years 3 years There is no limit. The judge can do what they decide is fair - ANSWER 4 years What is the mandatory sentence for a Class D felony convictions? 4 years 7 years 3 years There is no minimal sentence because the judge decides - ANSWER 3 years What is the sentence for Class 2X felonies? There is no Class 2X felony Class D felony, 2nd offense 3 to 7 years Class E felony, 1st offense 3 to 4 years The DA will decide with the judge in private - ANSWER There is no Class 2X felony What is an Apostille? Something certified for international use A notary application Class D felony The administrator of a Will appointed by the Court - ANSWER Something certified for international use Where is the notary public law located? The public officer's law aka notary public license law At the local library The county clerk's hearing offices The county clerk's authentication office - ANSWER The public officer's law aka notary public license law What was completed by a County Clerk when issuing an "Authentication Certificate" and charging a $3 fee? Verified the voter registration Verified the notary public signature is authentic Certification of the notary court involvment All of the above - ANSWER Verified the notary public signature is authentic Which of the following is "Professional Misconduct?" When a notary does something while aware it is not procedurally correct Notarizing knowing there is a fake ID involved When the notary makes a mistake and does the wrong thing Both When a notary does something while aware it is not procedurally correct and notarizing knowing there is a fake ID involved - ANSWER Both When a notary does something while aware it is not procedurally correct and notarizing knowing there is a fake ID involved Which of the following people can hold the office of notary public? County sheriff A former commissioner of deeds for NYC who was removed from office Both of the above A convicted felon - ANSWER A convicted felon Can a notary who is also an officer of a corporation notarize for her own corp? No Yes, for employees and even fellow corporate officers Yes, but only if she is not a party to the instrument individually or as a company representative Both for employees and even fellow corporate officers and only if she is not a party to the instrument individually or as a company representative - ANSWER Both for employees and even fellow corporate officers and only if she is not a party to the instrument individually or as a company representative Who has some limited rights to practice law as a non-attorney? Law students after 2 semesters who have not failed the bar exam 2 times Prevention of cruelty officer You practicing law for yourself only All of the above - ANSWER All of the above What is required for an indictment for perjury on an affidavit? Affiant saying "I do" or words of like meaning after the oath is read Affiant nodding head "yes" Affiant putting thumb print in a designated box on form All of the above - ANSWER Affiant saying "I do" or words of like meaning after the oath is read What is "Laches"? A device to lock a notary logbook safely away from the public Getting too many parking tickets The delay or negligence in asserting one's rights in court None of the above - ANSWER The delay or negligence in a