By the end of the commission year
By the tenth day of the following month
Within ninety days of the exam pass date
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
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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