A notary is asked to certify the opening of a safe deposit box after the lessor followed the required waiting period. Which statement is most accurate?

AI Explanation

Safe-deposit-box openings require the notary's formal certification. Banking Law §335 provides that after the statutory conditions are met, the box is opened in the notary's presence and the notary certifies the opening and inventory under hand and official seal. Unlike a routine acknowledgment, this is a specialized statutory function with inventory duties.