A notary is named as one of two assignees in an assignment of mortgage and plans to take the assignor’s acknowledgment. Which answer is best under the booklet note on disqualification?

AI Explanation

Beneficial interest can make the acknowledgment void, not merely irregular. The booklet note “Notary public—disqualifications” states that the acknowledgment of an assignment of a mortgage before one of the assignees is a nullity. By contrast, statewide notarial jurisdiction under Executive Law §135 does not cure a direct pecuniary interest.