No offense occurs unless the instrument is recorded.
The person is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor under Executive Law §140(15).
The act creates only a fee dispute with the county clerk.
The person becomes eligible for reinstatement after the signature is filed.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §140(15)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. The person is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor under Executive Law §140(15).
Detailed Explanation
Post-removal signing is expressly criminalized. Executive Law §140(15) states that a person removed from office as a commissioner of deeds for New York City who, after knowledge of such removal, signs or executes any instrument as a commissioner of deeds or notary public is guilty of a misdemeanor. Not to be confused with mere technical filing defects addressed elsewhere.
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