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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

A notary takes an acknowledgment over the telephone without the signer's actual personal appearance. Under New York law, this conduct is:

A

Permitted if the signer is personally known to the notary

B

Illegal and viewed as serious professional misconduct

C

Allowed if the document is not to be recorded

D

Allowed if a witness confirms the signer's identity

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. Illegal and viewed as serious professional misconduct

Detailed Explanation

The professional-conduct section states that taking acknowledgments or affidavits without the actual personal appearance of the individual is illegal and treated as serious misconduct.

Misconduct & Prohibited Acts Question #29
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