A notary takes an acknowledgment over the telephone without the signer personally appearing. Under the booklet, that practice is:

Detailed Explanation

Personal appearance is a core New York requirement. The booklet’s “Professional Conduct” section states that taking acknowledgments or affidavits over the telephone, without actual personal appearance, is illegal. For contrast, remote notarization must comply with Executive Law §135-c and Part 182; an ordinary phone call is not communication technology satisfying those rules.