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After issuing a resident notary's commission, by when must the Secretary transmit the commission, oath, signature record, and apportioned fee to the county clerk?

A

By the end of the commission year

B

By the tenth day of the following month

C

Within ninety days of the exam pass date

D

Only upon a separate request from the county clerk

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Executive Law §131(5)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. By the tenth day of the following month

Detailed Explanation

The transmission date is specifically fixed. Executive Law §131(5) directs the Secretary of State to transmit the commission, the oath-of-office record, the official signature, and the apportioned fee to the county clerk by the tenth day of the following month. Not to be confused with the four-year commission term, this is an administrative processing deadline.

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