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A comprehensive guide to the new york state notary public exam for 2024. It covers key topics such as who commissions notaries public, the application process, exam scheduling, notary public qualifications, commission terms, notarial duties and fees, and legal requirements. A detailed question-and-answer section that addresses common questions and scenarios related to notary public responsibilities in new york state. By studying this document, individuals preparing for the nys notary public exam can gain a thorough understanding of the exam content and requirements, increasing their chances of passing the exam and obtaining a notary public commission. The information presented is up-to-date and aligned with the latest new york state laws and regulations governing notaries public.
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Who Commissions notaries public? A. State Comptroller B. County Clerks C. Attorney General D. Secretary of State - ANSWER โโD. Secretary of State The application fee for a notary public commission is? A. $ B. $ C. $ D $90 - ANSWER โโB. $ An application for a notary public commission must be submitted to? A. County Clerk B. Local civil court C. Division of Licensing Services D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. Division of Licensing Services Which of the following is correct? An application for a notary public commission must include? A. $45 filing fee B. A photograph of the applicant C. A copy of the applicant's social security card D. Oath of office which must be sworn and notarized - ANSWER โโD. Oath of office which must be sworn and notarized
A "pass slip" showing that the applicant passed the notary exam must be submitted along with? A. application for citizenship B. application for a notary public commission C. application for non driver state I.D. D. None of the above. - ANSWER โโB. application for a notary public commission Notary public examinations are regularly scheduled? A. throughout NYS B. in NYC and Albany only C. only in counties with a population of over 1,000, D. None of the above - ANSWER โโA. throughout NYS An individual who is an attorney? A. cannot be a notary public B. can be a notary public if admitted to practice in NYS. C. must be a notary public in all cases D. None of the above - ANSWER โโB. can be a notary public if admitted to practice in NYS. The term of a commission of a notary public is: A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years - ANSWER โโB. 4 years Where are the notaries public commissioned? A. in their county of birth B. in their city of preference C. in their county of residence
D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. in their county of residence Which of the following is not correct? After the Secretary of State approves an applicant for a notary public commission, he forwards the following to the appropriate county clerk? A. the original oath of office B. the signature of the notary public C. the original social security card of the applicant D. the notary public commission - ANSWER โโC. the original social security card of the applicant Who maintains a record of the notaries public commissions and signatures? A. the city comptroller B. the county clerk C. the Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court D. None of the above - ANSWER โโB. the county clerk The public may obtain a certificate of the notarial signature at the? A. mayor's office B. office of the attorney general C. county clerk's office D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. county clerk's office If a non-resident attorney or person becomes a notary, the oath of office and signature must be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county where? A. the attorney passed his bar exam B. the person or attorney live C. the office or place of business is located in NYS D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. the office or place of business is located in NYS
Acknowledgments and affidavits? A. may not be taken over the phone B. may be taken over the phone if the affiant is ill C. maybe taken over the phone if the affiant is a non-resident D. None of the above - ANSWER โโA. may not be taken over the phone Which of the following may be used when a person conscientiously declines to take an oath?
Which of the following is false? For a person to be appointed notary public he must be: A. a citizen of the United States B. a resident of NYS or have a place of business in NYS C. a foreign national D. not convicted of a felony - ANSWER โโC. a foreign national Which of the following appears on a notary public identification card?
Except for changes made in a notary public's application for reappointment, the Secretary of State shall receive a fee of $_____for changing the name or address of the notary. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $40 - ANSWER โโA. $ The Secretary of State may issue a duplicate I.D. card to a notary to replace one that was lost, destroyed or damaged up the payment of a fee of $________. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $10 - ANSWER โโD. $ When the Secretary of State issues a certificate of official character, he must collect a fee of $_____. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $30 - ANSWER โโB. $ For each certificate of official character issued by a county clerk, the sum of $_____ shall be collected? A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $30 - ANSWER โโA. $ The fee for certification of a notarial signature issued by a county clerk is $________? A. $ B. $
If a person who was removed from the office of commissioner of deeds (NYC) executes an instrument while posing as a commissioner of deeds, he shall be guilty of __________? A. a violation B. a felony C. a misdemeanor D. a petty offense - ANSWER โโC. a misdemeanor Which of the following two choices are correct? The following persons are eligible for the office of notary public:
A. 1 only is eligible for appointment B. 2 only is eligible for appointment C. Both 1 and 2 are eligible for appointment D. Neither 1 nor 2 are eligible for appointment - ANSWER โโA. 1 only is eligible for appointment Which of the following are correct?
A notary public who is duly licensed as an attorney and counselor at law in NYS may in his discretion substitute the following for the words "Notary Public". A. Commissioner of NYS B. Qualified Commissioner C. Counselor at Law D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. Counselor at Law Which of the following is the best answer? Section 142-a of the Executive Law states that an act of a notary or commissioner of deeds is valid even if: A. the notary was not eligible to be appointed. B. there existed a misspelling or other error made in the appointment of the notary C. the term of the notary had expired D. All of the above are correct - ANSWER โโD. All of the above are correct Which of the following three choices are correct? The term "conveyance" includes:
A. Only 1 and 3 are correct B. Only 2 and 3 are correct C. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct D. Only 3 is correct - ANSWER โโC. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct An acknowledgement or proof, within NY state, of a conveyance of real property in NYS may be made WITHIN DISTRICT where the officer is authorized before:
B. Proof of Execution (each person) / $ C. Swearing Witness / $ D. Duplicate Identification Card / $20 - ANSWER โโD. Duplicate Identification Card / $ A declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that the execution is his act is known as ___________. A. a conveyance B. a jurat C. an affiant D. an acknowledgment - ANSWER โโD. an acknowledgment Someone appointed by a court to manage the affairs (estate) of a person who died without a will is know as _________________. A. a plaintiff B. an affiant C. an administrator D. an executor - ANSWER โโC. an administrator A person who signs an affidavit is called ________________. A. an administrator B. an affiant C. a jurat D. an executor - ANSWER โโB. an affiant Personal property (not real property) is also called: A. codicil B. apostile C. escrow D. chattel - ANSWER โโD. chattel
A written instrument (except a will) used to create, transfer, surrender or assign an interest in real property is called ______________. A. a conveyance B. a deposition C. a jurat D. an affirmation - ANSWER โโA. a conveyance The authentication attached by the Department of State to a notarized document that is county- certified for possible international use is called __________. A. a lien B. a codicil C. an apostile D. an affirmation - ANSWER โโC. an apostile A ________is an instrument attached to a will that adds to or modifies the will. A. judgment B. apostile C. chattel D. codicil - ANSWER โโD. codicil A(n) _________ is a person who is named in a will to carry out the will's provisions. A. deponent B. executor C. jurat D. affiant - ANSWER โโB. executor A crime (other than a felony) is called __________. A. a violation
B. a "C" misdemeanor C. a petty offense D. a misdemeanor - ANSWER โโD. a misdemeanor A __________ is a decree of a court which declares the amount of money which one party owes to another party. A. apostile B. judgment C. jurat D. codicil - ANSWER โโB. judgment A __________ is a claim or right to property which attaches to the specific property until a judgment (debt) is paid. A. lien B. conveyance C. laches D. chattel - ANSWER โโA. lien The term _________________ can be used interchangeably with "affiant". A. litigator B. guardian C. deponent D. juror - ANSWER โโC. deponent A verbal pledge by a person that his statements are true is known as an ___________. A. aspostile B. oath C. authentication D. lien - ANSWER โโC. oath
A person who starts a civil action is called ________. A. the defendant B. the appellant C. the plaintiff D. the guardian - ANSWER โโC. the plaintiff A written statement called ______________empowers a person to act for another person. A. an authentication B. an affirmation C. an ex parte instrument D. a power of attorney - ANSWER โโD. a power of attorney The statute which prescribes the period during which a civil action or criminal prosecution may be started is the ___________. A. statute of frauds B. statute of minorities C. statute of limitations D. None of the above - ANSWER โโC. statute of limitations A person who is legally in charge of the property of a minor person or legally in charge of the minor person's property is called ____________. A. a defendant B. a juror C. a plaintiff D. a guardian - ANSWER โโD. a guardian Something of value (Example: chattel, personal services, money, etc.) given to induce someone to enter into a contract is called ______________. A. a deponent
B. a will C. an affirmation D. consideration - ANSWER โโD. consideration Which of the following statements is not correct? A. Notaries are appointed by the Secretary of State. B. The jurisdiction of notaries is the entire New York State. C. Notaries are appointed for a 2 year term. D. Notaries at time of appointment must be U.S. citizens - ANSWER โโC. Notaries are appointed for a 2 year term A non-resident of NYS who accepts the office of NYS notary appoints the _______________as the person on whom process can be served in his behalf. A. State Comptroller B. Governor C. Lieutenant Governor D. Secretary of State - ANSWER โโD. Secretary of State Which of the following choices is false? The Secretary of State must satisfy himself that notary public applicants: A. are of good moral character B. have the equivalent of a common school education C. are familiar with duties and responsibilities of notaries public. D. have a college education - ANSWER โโD. have a college education Which of the following choices is false? No person can be appointed a notary public if he has been convicted of any of the following: A. illegally using, carrying or possessing a pistol. B. making or possessing burglar's instruments.
C. entry of a building D. aiding escape from prison - ANSWER โโC. entry of a building Notary public applicants must submit to ______________the application, oath of office, and their signature. A. clerk of court B. Secretary of State C. State Comptroller D. Attorney General of NYS - ANSWER โโB. Secretary of State The Secretary of State shall receive a non-refundable application fee of $____from applicants for appointment. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $90 - ANSWER โโC. $ A notary public I.D. card must indicate the appointee's name, address, county and ____________. A. social security number B. commission term C. date of birth D. gender - ANSWER โโB. commission term Which of the following choices is false? The Secretary of State must submit to the county clerk where the appointee resides the following: A. the commission, duly dated B. certified copy or original oath of office C. the official signature D. $30 apportioned from the application fee - ANSWER โโD. $30 apportioned from the application fee
Applicants for reappointment shall submit to __________their application and oath of office and $ fee. A. the clerk of court B. the Secretary of State C. the county clerk D. Attorney General - ANSWER โโB. the county clerk Which of the following choices is the best answer? An instrument with an authentication of the notarial signature shall: A. be entitled to be read into evidence B. be entitled to be recorded in any county of NYS C. both A and B D. Neither A nor B - ANSWER โโC. both A and B A person removed from office of notary public who signs or executes an instrument as notary is guilty of
A. a violation B. a misdemeanor C. a felony D. an "A" felony - ANSWER โโB. a misdemeanor Which of the following choices if false? A notary public is authorized to: A. administer oaths and affirmations B. take affidavits and depositions C. receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs of deeds D. act as a sheriff - ANSWER โโD. act as a sheriff
Generally, a notary public is entitled to the following fee for administering an oath and certifying the same: A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $12 - ANSWER โโA. $ Which of the following is not correct? A notary public shall print, write or stamp beneath his signature in black ink: A. his name B. the words "Notary Public State of New York" C. the name of the county in which he originally qualified D. his date of birth - ANSWER โโD. his date of birth Which of the following statements is false? Acknowledgment or proof within NYS of a conveyance of real property situated in NYS may be made anywhere in NYS before: A. a justice of the supreme court B. an official examiner of title C. a notary public D. any municipal official - ANSWER โโD. any municipal official An acknowledgment WITHIN A DISTRICT where an office is authorized to perform his official duties may be made before: A. a judge, clerk of court, or may or recorder of a city only B. surrogate, special surrogate, or special county judge only C. county clerk or other recording officer of a county only D. A, B and C are all correct - ANSWER โโD. A, B and C are all correct Choose the best answer:
An acknowledgment shall not be taken by any officer unless he knows or has satisfactory evidence that: A. the person making it is the person described B. the person is the person who executed such instrument C. Neither A nor B are correct D. Both A and B are correct - ANSWER โโD. Both A and B are correct Which of the following choices would be correct fill-ins in the following: "On the ______ day of ________ in the year _________." A. Wednesday...week... B. afternoon...April... C. 6th...June... D. last...the month...2008 - ANSWER โโC. 6th...June... Which of the following choices is most correct? When authorized, a notary public shall be present when a safe deposit box is opened by the lessor. The notary public shall file with the lessor a certificate which states: A. the date of the opening of the safe deposit box B. a list of the contents C. Both A and B are correct D. Neither A nor B are correct - ANSWER โโC. Both A and B are correct A person who violates the provisions of Judiciary Law 484 (Practicing as an attorney) shall be guilty of __________. A. a violation B. a misdemeanor C. An "E" felony D. a "B" felony - ANSWER โโB. a misdemeanor Which of the following statements is false?
An officer is not entitled to a fee for administering an oath to: A. a teacher or college professor B. a member of the legislature C. to any military officer D. to an inspector of elections - ANSWER โโA. a teacher or college professor Which of the following choices is the best answer? A notary may be removed from office for: A. practicing fraud or deceit B. making a misstatement of a material fact in the application for appointment C. Both A and B are correct D. Neither A nor B are correct - ANSWER โโC. Both A and B are correct A notary public in exercising his powers under this article must in addition to the venue and signature print, typewrite, or stamp beneath his signature in __________ink, his name, the words "Notary Public State of New York," the name of the county in which he originally qualified and date upon which his commission expires. A. blue (only) B. black (only) C. black or blue D. black, blue or green - ANSWER โโB. black (only)