A Department of State apostille for possible international use.
A county clerk's certificate authenticating a notary's authority to act.
A duplicate identification card issued after a name change.
A form used only for wills and codicils.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §133
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A county clerk's certificate authenticating a notary's authority to act.
Detailed Explanation
County-clerk certification is an authentication concept. In "Definitions and General Terms," "County Clerk's Certificate" directs the reader to "Authentication (Notarial)," meaning the certificate subjoined by a county clerk to a certificate of proof, acknowledgment, or oath to verify the authority of the notary public. See Executive Law §133. Not to be confused with an apostille, this is the county-level authentication step rather than the Department of State certificate for possible international use.
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