Two bank officers and a sheriff must be present.
A notary public and a designated officer or employee of the lessor must be present.
The county clerk and the bank manager must be present.
The notary public may open the box alone.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Banking Law §335(1)(b)
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A notary public and a designated officer or employee of the lessor must be present.
Detailed Explanation
Safe-deposit opening requires a notary plus a designated bank representative. Banking Law §335(1)(b) authorizes opening only in the presence of a notary public and an officer or other employee designated by the lessor. In practice, the notary is part of the statutory opening process rather than a later witness to an internal inventory.
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