NEW YORK STATE NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM AND STUDY
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NYS Notary -actual exam
QUESTION: A NYS recording office will not accept nor record any conveyance unless a
conveyance:
a. Has Jurat wording
b. Is in English or is accompanied by an English language translation
c. Is witnessed by two Notaries
d. Has a State Notary Seal - ANSWER-b. Is in English or is accompanied by an English language
translation
QUESTION: After witnessing the opening of a safe deposit box, the Notary should send written
notification to the lessee (renter) which states the following?
a. The date of the opening
b. The name of the lessee
c. The list of the contents
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
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QUESTION: A New York Notary is considered to be a(n):
a. Officer of the Court
b. State Official
c. State Officer
d. Public Officer - ANSWER-d. Public Officer
QUESTION: A notary lives in Ontario County, but works in Stueben County. Notarized
documents signed at work often need to have the Notary's signature authenticated. What can
the Notary do in order to have this done in Stueben County instead of Onatario County?
a. File a Surety Bond in Stueben County
b. File an "Oath of Office" in Stueben County
c. Move to Stueben County
d. File a Certificate of Official Character with Stueben County - ANSWER-d. File a Certificate of
Official Character with Stueben County
QUESTION: A Notary beneficially interested in the following document(s) is not lawfully allowed
to take the acknowledgment of the instrument (document).
a. Deed
b. Mortgage
c. Contract
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d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
QUESTION: How much can a Notary charge for administering an "Oath of Office" to a member
of the legislature?
a. $0.00
b. $0.75
c. $1.00
d. $2.00 - ANSWER-a. $0.00
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 - ANSWER-d. A Misdemeanor
QUESTION: 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
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b. Authentication
c. Certified Copy
d. Acknowledgment - ANSWER-c. Certified Copy
QUESTION: To grant the right of usage in real property to another person for a term of years,
life or at will is best known as a:
a. Lien
b. Lease
c. Mortgage
d. Conveyance - ANSWER-b. Lease
QUESTION: A court decree to pay a specified sum of money is best known as a:
a. Writ
b. Lien
c. Litigation
d. Judgment - ANSWER-d. Judgment
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