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What are individuals who receive services from a notary properly termed as?
Consitituents
What are some of the commonly performed services of a notary?
1. Taking acknowledgements; 2. Administering oaths and affirmations; 3. Executing affidavits; and, 4.
Taking depositions.
Is a NP considered a commissioned public officer?
Yes. A NP is appointed by the New York Secretary of State vested by Executive Law.
What is the commission's term? And, how can it be renewed?
The length of a NP commission is four (4) years. After four years have passed, the NP commission may
be renewed without having to re-take the exam provided that renewal paperwork is submitted within
six (6) months of the term's expiration.
Once a document becomes notarized, is the document considered admissible in court?
Yes. The document is presumed valid and establishes "prima facia" evidence, sometimes called
presumptive evidence.
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What is the jurisdiction of a New York State notary?
The jurisdiction extends throughout all 62 counties of the state.
What if a constituent who lives out of state is seeking a NYS notary?
When a NP meets with constituents seeking notary services, the meeting must take place within the
boundaries of New York State. The NYS notary cannot travel to other states to perform notary services
unless duly commissioned or licensed on those other states as well.
Why are notaries needed?
Notaries are needed to prove the authenticity of signatures, compel truthfulness and assist in
minimizing fraud.
What are notaries NOT responsible for?
Notaries do not guarantee the truth or accuracy of statements in the document being notarized.
Who, in New York State, may not be a notary public?
1. A County Sheriff cannot serve as a notary due to a state law that bars sheriffs from holding any other
public office; 2. A convicted felon.
What exam would a practicing attorney in New York be required to take to serve as a notary?
Attorneys who are admitted to the NYS Bar and are practicing in New York State are not required to sit
for the Notary Public Exam - they must, however, submit an application and pay the mandatory fee.
Are court clerks automatically commissioned as notaries?
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No. Court clerks of the Unified Court System who have taken the Civil Service promotional exam are
exempt from testing but they must submit an application and pay the mandatory fee.
What is the most commonly performed notarial act?
The acknowledgement. This can be found with deeds, mortgages and other documents pertaining to
real estate, as well as in other areas unrelated to real estate.
Where are notary publics commissioned?
In their counties of residence.
Where can the public verify the official signature of a notary?
The county clerk's office.
When is authentication of a notary's signature obtained?
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?
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?
Attorneys who maintain law offices within the State, and others who have offices or places of business
in NYS.
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