NYS NOTARY EXAM STUDY GUIDE
AND ANSWERS
Who are notaries public commissioned by? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Secretary of State
To whom is an application submitted to become a notary
public? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Division of Licensing
Services.
How much is ...
Who are notaries public commissioned by? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Secretary of State
To whom is an application submitted to become a notary
public? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Division of Licensing
Services.
How much is an application to become a notary public? -
CORRECT ANSWER-$60.
What is included in the application to become a notary public? -
CORRECT ANSWER-An oath of office, duly executed before
any person authorized to administer an oath, together with their
signature.
What must also be included in the application to become a
notary public? - CORRECT ANSWER-A pass slip indicating
they have taken and passed the exam.
How long is the term of commission as a notary public? -
CORRECT ANSWER-4 years
Where are notary publics commissioned? - CORRECT
ANSWER-In their counties of residence.
, Where can the public verify the official signature of a notary? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The county clerk's office.
When is authentication of a notary's signature obtained? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When a document will be used outside
the State.
What should notaries do when they expect to sign documents
regularly in counties other than their residence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-File a certificate of official character with other New
York state county clerks.
Which nonresidents may be allowed to be a notary in a state? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Attorneys who maintain law offices within
the State, and others who have offices or places of business in
NYS.
Where must the oath of office and signature be filed for an out-
of-state resident who is a notary? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
office of the county clerk of the county in which the office or
place of business is located.
When is taking an acknowledgment and affidavit illegal? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Without the actual, personal appearance
of the individual, (i.e. over the phone or otherwise).
What are the simplest forms in which an oath may be lawfully
administered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you solemnly swear
that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct
and true?
What is another way to affirm for those who decline taking an
oath? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you solemnly, sincerely and
truly declare and affirm that the statements made by you are
true and correct?
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