NY Notary Practice Exam Q&A 2022/2023
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If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services. What is the
potential maximum jail sentence? ✔✔One Year
The notary certificat
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NY Notary Practice Exam Q&A 2022/2023
Already Passed
If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services. What is the
potential maximum jail sentence? ✔✔One Year
The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called:
✔✔Proof Certificate
Which of the following is in the requirements to become a Notary Public in New York? ✔✔Be
at least 18 years old, No special education or common school level, and be a resident/qualified
non-resident resident
If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/she: ✔✔Is still a qualified nonresident resident
Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing instrument
get unrecorded? ✔✔If the notary public was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed, if the
notary public commission was expired, and if a New York notary notarizes in another state
If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must? ✔✔Administer an Oath
and fill out the Jurat
What is the name of the location where the Notary notarizes something? ✔✔Venue
Which of the following activities may a non-attorney Notary perform? ✔✔Administer and oath
of office for a military officer
What is the county clerk fee for a certificate of Official Character? ✔✔$5.00
Which of the following acts can be performed by a Notary Public on Sunday? ✔✔Affidavit
What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests?
✔✔Conveyance
Latin name for the words, "Sworn to before me this _______ day of ______." ✔✔Jurat
What is a NYS Notary Public Conflict of interest? ✔✔legal consideration
A deponent is? ✔✔Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition
What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? ✔✔.75 cents for the first one and .10 cents
thereafter limit of 5
What is the name of what a Notary places below the Notary Signature? ✔✔Statement of
Authority
Who approves the appointment of a Notary Public? ✔✔Secretary of State
What is the fee for changing name for marriage purposes and updating the State? ✔✔Free for
anyone changing names for marriage purposes
Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of a an abandoned
safety deposit box? ✔✔A Notary Public
Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk? ✔✔Translator
with certificate of designation by the county judge
What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? ✔✔Can be
summoned to a NYS tribunal hearing for license revocation, can go to criminal court as a
defendant, and can be sued for $$ damages in Civil Court
What do the two witnesses to a will sign? ✔✔Attestation clauses
What is chattel? ✔✔Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures.
Who issues certificates involved in various Notary Public procedures? ✔✔The county clerks
offices, the secretary of states offices and the notary public
What is an executor? ✔✔One named in a will to carry out the provisions of the will.
What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerks Office? ✔✔Notary
services are free during normal business hours
What is the maximum jail sentence for a class D Felony? ✔✔7 years
What is the maximum sentence for a class A misdemeanor? ✔✔1 year
What is the maximum sentence for a class E Felony? ✔✔4 years
What is the mandatory sentence for a class D felony conviction? ✔✔3 years
What is the sentence for Class 2X Felonies? ✔✔There is no 2X felony.
What is an apostle? ✔✔Something certified for international use.
Where is the Notary Public Law located? ✔✔The Public Officer's Law aka Notary Public
License law
What was completed by a County Clerk when issuing an "Authentication Certificate" and
charging a $3.00 fee? ✔✔Verified the notary public signature is authentic
Which of the following is "Professional Misconduct"? ✔✔When a notary does something while
aware it is not procedurally correct and notarizing knowing there is a fake ID involved
Which of the following people can hold the office of Notary Public? ✔✔A convicted felon
Can a Notary who is also an officer of a corporation notarize for her own corp.? ✔✔Yes for
employees and fellow corporate officers, and only if she is not a party to the instrument
individually as a Co. Rep
Who has some limited rights to practice law as a non-attorney? ✔✔Law students after 2
semesters and have not failed bar exam 2 times, Prevention of cruelty officers and you practicing
law for yourself only
What is required for an indictment for perjury on an affidavit? ✔✔Affiant saying "I do" or words
of like meaning after the oath is read
What is laches? ✔✔The delay or negligence in asserting one's rights in court.
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