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Appointment & Qualifications

A current notary applies for reappointment before the commission expires. Which statement is most accurate?

A

The qualifying requirements may be waived by the Secretary of State.

B

The applicant must always retake the written examination with no exceptions.

C

The person must first resign and wait six months.

D

The county clerk, not the Secretary of State, decides whether the term will be renewed.

Correct Answer

A. The qualifying requirements may be waived by the Secretary of State.

Detailed Explanation

Reappointment may be simpler than an original appointment. Executive Law §130 allows qualifying requirements to be waived when a notary reapplies before expiration, or within six months after expiration in the stated circumstances. Unlike the initial path for most applicants, the waiver provision can apply to reappointment.

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