A nonresident non-attorney keeps a business office in Queens and applies to become a New York notary. Where must the oath of office and signature be filed?

AI Explanation

Filing follows the location of the New York office or place of business. The booklet's "Introduction" states that nonresidents other than attorneys who have offices or places of business in New York may become notaries, and the oath of office and signature must be filed in the county clerk's office of that county. Not to be confused with optional later filing of a certificate of official character in additional counties under Executive Law §132.