A person who assumes, uses, or advertises the title of notary public without first being appointed is guilty of:

NY Notary Exam Practice: A Person Who Assumes Uses Or Advertises The Title Of Notary Public Witho

A violation punishable only by a civil fine

A misdemeanor

No offense unless a document is harmed

A class D felony

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Correct Answer

B. A misdemeanor

AI Explanation

Executive Law §135-a makes it a misdemeanor to hold oneself out as entitled to act as a notary public without having first been appointed.

Misconduct & Prohibited Acts Question #35

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