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Notary publics are commissioned by who? - Answer- The Secretary of State
What is the term of commission for a notary public? - Answer- 4 years
Where is a notary public commissioned? - Answer- In his county of residence
What should notaries, who expect to regularly sig...
NY State Notary Exam 2023 with complete solutions
Affiant - Answer- Notary publics are commissioned by who? - Answer- The Secretary of State
What is the term of commission for a notary public? - Answer- 4 years
Where is a notary public commissioned? - Answer- In his county of residence
What should notaries, who expect to regularly sign docs in counties outside of their residence, do? - Answer- File a certificate of official character with other county
What is not deemed to be NOT equivalent to a will's attestation clause? - Answer- A notary public executing an acknowledgment of the execution of a will
What happens to a resident who moves out of state and no longer has an office in NY? - Answer- He vacates his office as a notary public
The NY Secretary of State is the person upon whom process can be served upon a non-resident who...? - Answer- Accepts the office of notary public in this state
True of false- a notary public must have a common school education, or equivalent, in order to be appointed? - Answer- True
Upon application for reappointment, qualifying requirements may be waived if notary public applies within how many months of expiration? - Answer- 6 months
Under which circumstances does the 6-month-from-expiration deadline not apply? (Reapplication) - Answer- When someone couldn't apply because they were in the armed forces, they have 1 year from the time they were (honorably) discharged.
What must happen before a notary public can be removed from office? - Answer- The notary public must first be served with a copy of the charges against him, and he must be given an opportunity to be heard
If you've been convicted of a felony in this state, you cannot be appointed as notary public: - Answer- Trick question! You can't be appointed if you've been convicted of a felony in ANY state
In addition to being convicted of a felony, what other offenses would bar you from being appointed as a notary public? - Answer- Illegal using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon; making or possessing burglar's instruments; buying, receiving, or criminally possessing stolen property; unlawful entry of a building; aiding escape from prison; unlawfully possessing or distributing habit forming narcotic drugs; draft act violations; vagrancy or prostitution (w/ no executive pardon or certificate of good conduct from parole board)
How much is the application fee? - Answer- $60 (non-refundable)
What information can be found on the notary public ID card? - Answer- Name, address, county, and commission term
When is a notary public appointed? - Answer- On the 10th day of the following month (after application)
What is the application fee for reappointment? - Answer- $60
What is the fee for a certification of notorial signature? - Answer- $3
What is the fee for change of name or address, to replace a lost/destroyed/damaged ID card, or for a certificate of official character? - Answer- $10
A person removed from this office is not eligible for appointment again to the same office and may no longer appoint to the office of notary public: - Answer- Commissioner of Deeds for the City of NY
If the Commissioner of Deeds for the City of NY was removed from office, and he signs or executes any instrument (either as Commissioner of Deeds or as a notary public) after knowledge of such remover, he is guilty of what? - Answer- A misdemeanor
True of false: A Commissioner of Elections or Inspector of Elections is not eligible for the office of notary public. - Answer- False. A Commissioner of Elections or Inspector of Elections IS eligible for the office of notary public.
True of false: A sheriff may be a notary public. - Answer- False. A sheriff cannot be a notary public.
How much does it cost to have a document notarized from the county clerk's office? - Answer- Free of charge
What must a county clerk designate from among his staff members at each of his offices? - Answer- At least one notary public to be available to notarize documents for the public during normal business hours
An individual appointed by the county clerk to be available to notarize documents for the
public during normal business hours is exempt from what? - Answer- Each individual appointed by the county clerk pursuant to this section is exempt from the exam fee ($15) and the application fee ($60)
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