The act is automatically invalid because the principal is outside the United States.
The act may proceed because the notary is in New York and the principal verbally confirmed a United States filing or connection that satisfies Executive Law §135-c and 19 NYCRR §182.4(a)(9).
The act may proceed only if the county clerk where the notary qualified first authenticates the signer’s identity.
The act may proceed only if the principal is personally known to the notary.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-c(4)(a); Part 182; 19 NYCRR §182.4(a)(9)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. The act may proceed because the notary is in New York and the principal verbally confirmed a United States filing or connection that satisfies Executive Law §135-c and 19 NYCRR §182.4(a)(9).
Detailed Explanation
A principal may be abroad if the extra cross-border condition is satisfied. Executive Law §135-c(4)(a) and 19 NYCRR §182.4(a)(9) allow the electronic act when the notary is physically in New York and the principal, during the recorded act, confirms that the record or subject matter is connected to a United States filing, entity, court, or property/transaction. Unlike an ordinary domestic remote act, an out-of-country appearance requires this added subject-matter nexus.
See the Correct Answer & Detailed Explanation
Try 10 free preview questions with instant feedback, official source references, and detailed explanations. Full access includes all 500 New York questions.
Start the 10-Question Free PreviewNo credit card required · Interactive quiz simulator