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TABLE OF CONTENTS

New York Notary Public Practice Test 1………………………………

New York Notary Public Practice Test 2………………………………

New York Notary Public Practice Test 3………………………………

New York Notary Public Practice Test 4………………………………

New York Notary Public Bonus Questions……………………………

notary public who has been convicted of. A. a misdemeanor. B. a felony. C. a crime. D. lawful entry into a building. Answer>: D. lawful entry into a building.

Executive Law 130

4. 4. The or the county clerk where commission is filed may certify as to the official character of the notary. A. Secretary of State B. County Judge C. Supervising Judge D. None of the above. Answer>: A. Secretary of State

Executive Law 132

5. 5. A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary public is guilty of a. A. Violation B. Petty offense C. Misdemeanor D. Felony Answer>: C. Misdemeanor Executive Law 140

6. 6. Which of the following is not eligible for the office of notary public? A. Commissioner of elections B. Sheriff C. Member of the legislature D. Inspector of Elections Answer>: B. Sheriff

NYS Constitution, Article 13, Sect. 13(a)

7. 7. Generally, the fee for an oath or affirmation is: A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ Answer>: A. $

Executive Law 136

8. 8. The signature and seal of a county clerk upon a certificate of official character of a notary public may be:
9. facsimile
10. printed
11. stamped
12. photographed or engraved thereon

A. Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct. B. Only 2 and 3 are correct.

11. 11. A person who holds himself out to be a notary public but is not, or a notary public who commits fraud or deceit in the performance of his duties, is guilty of. A. a petty offense B. a misdemeanor C. a felony D. None of the above Answer>: B. a misdemeanor

Executive Law 135-a (a misdemeanor)

12. 12. The term "conveyance" includes written instruments by which any estate or interest in property is created, transferred, mortgaged, or assigned.
13. personal
14. real A. Only 1 is correct. B. Only 2 is correct. C. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct. D. Both 1 and 2 are correct. Answer>: B. Only 2 is correct.

Real Property Law 290

13. 13. An officer authorized to take the acknowledgement or proof of a con- veyance who is guilty of fraudulent practice or malfeasance in the execution of any duty prescribed by law in relation to it is. A. guilty of a petty offense. B. liable for statutory fine of $150.00.

C. liable in damages to the person injured. D. None of the above. Answer>: C. liable in damages to the person injured. Real Property Law 330 (liable in damages to the person injured).

14. 14. When the lessor (bank) of a safe deposit box opens the safe deposit box in front of a notary public (pursuant to Banking Law 335), the notary shall file with the lessor a certificate under seal which contains:
15. date of opening of the safe deposit box.
16. the name of the lessee.
17. a list (inventory) of the contents.

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 only Answer>: C. 1, 2 and 3

Banking Law 335 (1, 2, and 3) Also, within 10 days of opening of safe deposit box, copy of certificate must be mailed to lessee at his last known postal address

15. 15. The rule which authorizes a deposition to be taken before a notary public in a civil proceeding is found in: A. Criminal Procedure Law B. NYS Administrative Code.

C. 1, 2 , and 3 D. 2 only Answer>: C. 1, 2 , and 3

Public Officers Law 67 (Opinion of Attorney General)

18. 18. A sentence of imprisonment for a Class "A" misdemeanor is a definite sentence which shall not exceed. A. 6 months. B. 1 year C. 3 years D. 7 years Answer>: B. 1 year

Legal terms Term of imprisonment for misdemeanor is up to and including a year.

19. 19. A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a dead person who died without a will or who did not name such a person in the will is . A. an executor B. a plaintiff C. an administrator D. a deponent Answer>: C. an administrator

Legal Terms

20. 20. A person who signs his signature on an affidavit is called. A. the plaintiff B. the legatee C. the executor

D. the affiant Answer>: D. the affiant

Legal Terms

21. 21. If a person declines to take an oath because of religious reasons, he may make. A. a codicil B. an affirmation C. a contract D. a lien Answer>: B. an affirmation

Legal Terms

22. 22. "Sworn to before me this day of , 2010" is referred to as: A. a lien B. a contract C. a jurat D. a codicil Answer>: C. a jurat

Legal Terms

23. 23. Something that has value and is given to induce someone to enter into a contract is called. A. real property B. chattel C. will D. consideration Answer>: D. consideration

B. $40 C.

D. None of the above. Answer>: C. $

Executive Law 131

28. 28. The fee for swearing in a witness is. A. $0. B. $2. C. $2. D. $4. Answer>: B. $2.

Schedule of Fees

29. 29. The total fee for swearing in three witnesses is: A. $ B. $ C. $ D. none of the above Answer>: C. $

Schedule of Fees

30. 30. The fee for an authentication certificate is. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ Answer>: B. $

Schedule of Fees

31. 31. A newly commissioned notary public has an office next to that of a law

Executive Law 131

33. 33. Which of the following choices is not correct? If a notary public is removed from office. A. he is thereafter not eligible to be appointed a notary public. B. he is not authorized to administer oaths. C. he is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public. D. he cannot sign or execute any instrument as a notary public. Answer>: C. he is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public.

Executive Law 140. He is guilty of a MISDEMEANOR.

34. 34. Which of the following three defects would render an official certificate by a notary public invalid?
35. Term of notary was expired at the time of issuing the notarial certificate.
36. Name of the notary is misspelled on his identification card. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. None Answer>: D. None

Executive Law 142-a

35. 35. A notary public who is guilty of malfeasance or fraudulent practice in the execution of a duty prescribed by law is: A. liable for a fine of $100. B. liable for a fine of $500. C. liable for a fine of $1,500. D. liable in damages to the person injured. Answer>: D. liable in damages to the person injured.

Real Property Law 330

36. 36. A law enacted by the New York State legislature is called: A. a codicil B. a seal C. an attestation D. a statue Answer>: D. a statue

Legal Terms

37. 37. Which of the following two statements are correct? A notary public may:

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Officers) he is liable to the person aggrieved. A. for damages plus $300. B. for damages plus trabelling expenses. C. for treble damages. D. None of the above. Answer>: C. for treble damages.

Judiciary Law 67 Also, liability for treble damages is in addition to any other punishment for the criminal offense prescribed by law.

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New York Notary Public Practice Test 2

1. 1. Issuing a false certificate is a: A. Class B felony. B. Class A misdemeanor C. Petty Offense D. Class E felony Answer>: D. Class E felony

Penal Law 175.

2. 2. A declaration that is made before an official (example: notary public) that under the person's free act and deed he did execute the instrument is known as: A. an affidavit B. an affiant C. an acknowledgment D. None of the above Answer>: C. an acknowledgment