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A notary expects to sign documents often in a county other than the county of residence. What step best fits the booklet guidance?

A

File a certificate of official character and autograph signature with that county clerk.

B

Retake the written exam in the second county.

C

Apply for a second commission from the Secretary of State.

D

Obtain judicial approval before notarizing there.

Correct Answer

A. File a certificate of official character and autograph signature with that county clerk.

AI Explanation

Cross-county authentication is handled by filing, not by getting a second commission. Executive Law §132 and the booklet introduction explain that a notary may file an autograph signature and certificate of official character in another county. For contrast, the notary’s jurisdiction is already statewide under Executive Law §135; the extra filing mainly helps later county-clerk authentication.

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