County Law §534 requires each county clerk to designate at least one staff notary for the public during normal business hours. Which benefit also applies to such an appointee?

Detailed Explanation

County Law §534 includes a specific fee exemption. The designated staff notary must be available to notarize documents for the public free of charge during normal business hours, and each such individual is exempt from both the examination fee and the application fee required by Executive Law §131. Not to be confused with the oath of office, which is still part of the appointment process.