A notice that a deed is void
A formal written statement under seal that payment or acceptance was presented and refused
A certificate of official character
An oath taken by a subscribing witness
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A formal written statement under seal that payment or acceptance was presented and refused
Detailed Explanation
A protest is commercial paper terminology, not a real-property certificate. In the booklet’s "Protest" definition, it is a formal statement in writing by a notary, under seal, that a bill or note was presented and payment or acceptance was refused. Not to be confused with an acknowledgment, it belongs to negotiable-instrument practice.
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