No, because a notary may never act for a client.
Yes, because a New York attorney-notary may, in discretion, take a client's affidavit or acknowledgment in a matter, claim, action, or proceeding.
Yes, but only if another notary also signs.
No, unless the county clerk first authenticates the lawyer's signature.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. Yes, because a New York attorney-notary may, in discretion, take a client's affidavit or acknowledgment in a matter, claim, action, or proceeding.
Detailed Explanation
Attorney-notaries have an express statutory allowance. Executive Law §135 provides that a notary who is an attorney regularly admitted in New York may, in discretion, administer an oath or take the affidavit or acknowledgment of the attorney's client in respect of a matter, claim, action, or proceeding. Unlike a nonattorney notary drafting legal papers, this conduct is expressly authorized.
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