A
A violation punishable only by a civil fine
B
A misdemeanor
C
No offense unless a document is harmed
D
A class D felony
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-a
Source checked September 7, 2026
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Correct Answer
B. A misdemeanor
Detailed 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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