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Fees & Administrative Procedures

At a county clerk's office during business hours, what fee applies to a public notarization?

A

$2

B

$1

C

Free

D

$3 unless it is an affidavit

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: County Law §534; Executive Law §136

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

C. Free

Detailed Explanation

County-clerk-office service to the public is free during normal business hours. County Law §534 requires each county clerk to designate at least one staff notary to notarize documents for the public free of charge. Unlike a private notary acting under Executive Law §136, the county-clerk-office service carries no fee.

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