NYS Notary Public Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Acknowledgment A formal declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and deed. Administrator A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit. Affidavit A signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths. Affirmation A solemn declaration made by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath; it is equivalent to an oath and is just as binding. Apostile Department of State authentication attached to a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use. Attest To witness the execution of a written instrument, at the request of the person who makes it, and subscribe the same as a witness. Attestation Clause That clause (e.g. at the end of a will) wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same. Authentication (Notarial) A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any certificate of proof or acknowledgment or oath signed by a notary; this county clerk's certificate authenticates of verifies the authority of the notary public to act as such. (AKA County Clerk's Certificate) Bill of Sale A written instrument given to pass title of personal property from vendor to vendee. Certified Copy A copy of a public record signed and certified as a true copy by the public official having custody of the original. A notary public has no authority to issue these. Chattel Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures. Chattel Paper A writing or writings which evidence both an obligation to pay money and a security interest in a lease or specific goods. The agreement which creates or provides for the security interest in known as a security agreement.