Register the capability to notarize electronically with the Secretary of State
File a paper bond with the county clerk
Obtain approval from a local court
Pass a separate written exam on real property law
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-c; 19 NYCRR §§182.4
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Register the capability to notarize electronically with the Secretary of State
Detailed Explanation
Before performing any electronic notarial act, the commissioned notary must register the capability to notarize electronically with the Secretary of State. That requirement appears in Executive Law §135-c and 19 NYCRR §§182.4 and 182.10; no separate court approval, bond filing, or real-property exam is required.
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