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Ace your NYS Notary Public Exam with this comprehensive 150-question multiple-choice practice test. Featuring verified answers and detailed rationales, this digital study guide is tailored to help you master New York notary laws, ethical responsibilities, and procedural requirements to pass on your first attempt. Why Choose This Practice Test?
- 150 Realistic Questions: Matches the exact format and difficulty of the official state exam.
- Verified Answers: Every question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation so you understand why it's correct.
- Exam Readiness: Practice under time constraints to build confidence before walking into the testing center.
- Instant Access: Receive a digital download immediately upon purchase—study anywhere, anytime, on any device. Topics Covered
- Notary Public Terminology & Definitions
- Jurisdiction & Authority (Statewide Limits)
- Acknowledgments vs. Jurats
- Disqualifications, Misconduct, and Penalties
- Fees, Record-Keeping, and Document Handling
- Affidavits, Oaths, and Affirmations Who Is This For?
Whether you are a first-time applicant preparing for your written exam or a seasoned notary refreshing your knowledge, this prep material is the ultimate tool to guarantee you meet the state's rigorous testing standards. Quiz_________________? "Do you solemnly, declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct under penalty of perjury?" is an example of a(n): a. Declaration b. Authentication c. Affirmation d. Oath -
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c. Affirmation Quiz_________________? A certified copy of a recorded document may be obtained from which of the following: a. The Notary Public b. A Commissioner of Deeds c. The Secretary of State d. The public office which issued the document originally -
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d. The public office which issued the document originally. Quiz_________________? A certified copy of a recorded document may be obtained from which of the following? a. The Notary Public
A copy of the Notary's certificate witnessing the opening of an abandoned a safe deposit box must be sent to the lessee (customer) via registered US mail: a. Within 15 days from the opening date of the box b. Within 10 days from the opening date of the box c. Within 30 days from the opening date after giving proper notice to the lessee d. Within 10 days of non-payment of the rental fee by the lessee -
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b. Within 10 days from the opening date of the box Quiz_________________? A court decree to pay a specified sum of money is best known as a: a. Writ b. Lien c. Litigation d. Judgment -
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d. Judgment Quiz_________________? A document that is notarized and gives another person the right to act for an individual is known as a(n)? a. Power of Attorney b. Guardian c. Litigation d. Escrow -
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a. Power of Attorney
Quiz_________________? A document which later modifies a Last Will & Testament made previously is known as a(n): a. Attachment b. Codicil c. Attestation Clause d. Holographic Will -
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b. Codicil Quiz_________________? A female Notary who is commissioned under the name of Roberta T. Jones, but later changes her name by marriage to Roberta T. Smith, may notarized and sign as _________ until the end of her commission. a. Roberta T. Jones b. Roberta T. Jones (Roberta T. Smith, printed) c. Roberta T. Smith d. Both A & B -
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d. Both A & B Quiz_________________? A hearing or examination in the presence of or on papers filed by one party and in the absence of the other party is known as: a. Reciprocity b. Res Judicata c. Ex Parte
b. He/she moves out of NYS, but continues to have a place of business in the State of New York c. He/she moves to a new job and residence in the Commonwealth of Virginia d. He/she has passed the NYS Bar examination and maintains a home in another state -
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c. He/she moves to a new job and residence in the Commonwealth of Virginia Quiz_________________? A New York Notary convicted of official misconduct such as not administering an oath or affirmation on an affidavit has possibly committed a: a. Class D felony b. Class E felony c. Class A misdemeanor d. Class C misdemeanor -
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c. Class A misdemeanor Quiz_________________? A New York Notary is authorized to make corrections to a document's contents outside of the Notarial language in which situations? a. Only under the direction of anAttorney at law b. So long as aall parties to the document are notified c. In any case, unless the document is a Last Will & Testament d. Under no circumstances are Notaries allowed to make changes to a document -
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d. Under no circumstances are Notaries allowed to make changes to a document
Quiz_________________? A New York Notary is considered to be a(n): a. Officer of the Court b. State Official c. State Officer d. Public Officer -
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d. Public Officer Quiz_________________? A New York Notary jurisdiction shall be co-extensive with which of the following? a. His/her County of employment b. His/her County of residence c. The Tri-State area d. The State of New York -
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d. The State of New York Quiz_________________? A New York Notary MAY legally perform the following: a. Prepare a Bill of Sale for a friend's auto sale b. Take an acknowledgment to a Last Will & Testament c. Officiate at a marriage or notarize a Contract of Marriage in NYS d. Administer the Oath of Office to a State Official -
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d. Administer the Oath of Office to a State Official
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d. All of the above are correct Quiz_________________? A New York Notary should NEVER issue a Notary certified copy of a(n): a. University Diploma b. Birth Certificate c. Naturalization Certificate d. Any of the above -
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d. Any of the above Quiz_________________? 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 d. All of the above -
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d. All of the above Quiz_________________? A Notary commissioned under the name of "Mary Q. Public", must sign all notarizations as: a. "Miss Mary Q. Public" b. "Mary Public"
c. "M. Q. Public" d. "Mary Q. Public" -
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d. "Mary Q. Public" Quiz_________________? A notary convicted of a Class D felony in NYS could be fined and/or sentenced to a maximum prison term of up to: a. 7 years b. 4 years c. 3 years d. 12 months -
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a. 7 years Quiz_________________? A Notary convicted of committing forgery on a notarized document may be found guilty of a: a. Class D felony b. Class E felony c. Class A misdemeanor d. Class B misdemeanor -
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a. Class D felony Quiz_________________?
Quiz_________________? A Notary is presented with a document to notarize for a group of three document signers, who each personally appear before the Notary to sign the document with acknowledgment wording. The Notary is lawfully allowed to charge how much for the notarization. a. A total of $6. b. A total of $4. c. A total of $3. d. A total of $2.00 -
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a. A total of $6. Quiz_________________? A Notary Journal can benefit which of the following? a. Law enforcement officers who investigate misconduct of fraud in notarizations b. Notaries who want protection from liability and possible Civil suites c. Individuals who seek evidence when a notarization is later challenged d. All of the above -
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d. All of the above Quiz_________________? A Notary lives and is commissioned in Rockland County. The Notary works in Westchester County, many of the documents notarized at the Notary's job needs to be authenticated. In which County would the Signer go to get this authentication done? a. Westchester b. Rockland
c. Neither. This has to be done in Albany, New York d. this can only be done in New York County -
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b. Rockland Quiz_________________? 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 -
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d. File a Certificate of Official Character with Stueben County Quiz_________________? A Notary may not collect Notarial fees if asked to perform an OATH OF OFFICE for the following individuals: a. A state Congressional Representative b. A member of the legislature c. US Military Officers d. All of the above -
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d. All of the above Quiz_________________?
Quiz_________________? A Notary MAY Protest a negotiable instrument owned by a corporation if he/she is: a. A stockholder of that corporation b. An officer of that corporation c. An employee of that corporation d. Individually, a party to such instrument -
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c. An employee of that corporation Quiz_________________? A Notary negligent in his/her Notarial duties may face which of the following penalties? a. Administrative penalties by the New York Secretary of State b. Civil Court lawsuit c. Criminal Charges d. Any of the above -
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d. Any of the above Quiz_________________? A Notary notarizes a document to which a signer has taken an oath or affirmation, this Notarial act is called a(n): a. Affidavit b. Deed of Sale c. Acknowledgment d. Jurat -
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d. Jurat Quiz_________________? A Notary Public can delegate his/her official authority and duties to which of the following: a. An attorney who has passed the NYS bar examination b. A personal assistant who is trustworthy c. A member of his/her family d. None of the above, the authority and duties of a Notary can NEVER be passed to another individual -
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d. None of the above, the authority and duties of a Notary can NEVER be passed to another individual Quiz_________________? A Notary Public CANNOT give legal advice EXCEPT when he/she: a. Makes known the fact that he/she is not an Attorney at Law b. Does not collect a fee for such advice c. Has a law degree and has passed the Bar examination in the state where he/she practices d. None of the above -
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c. Has a law degree and has passed the Bar examination in the state where he/she practices Quiz_________________? A Notary Public who aacts before notarizing and filling his/her Oath of Office with the Secretary of State is guilty of a: a. Felony b. Perjury
A Notary who knowingly completes a Notary certificate containing false statements: a. May be found guilty of a Class E felony b. May do so if the signer agrees c. May do so if ordered by an employer d. May do so only if there are no resulting damages -
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a. May be found guilty of a Class E felony Quiz_________________? 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 -
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d. A Misdemeanor Quiz_________________? A Notary, has no authority to do which of the following in NYS? a. Notarize for family members b. Notarize his/her own signature c. Notarize on a legal holiday d. Notarize on a Sunday -
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b. Notarize his/her own signature
Quiz_________________? A Notary, who violates any public law, is liable for the punishment allowed by criminal law along with which of the following Civil Court actions on behalf of the aggrieved person or persons? a. Damages equal to the loss sustained b. Double damages c. Treble damages d. Quadruple damages -
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c. Treble damages Quiz_________________? A Notary's general authority is defined in the _____ section of the Notary Public License Law Manual for NYS. a. Real Property Law b. Judiciary law c. Public Officers Law d. Executive Law -
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d. Executive Law Quiz_________________? 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 -
