A New York notary may administer oaths and affirmations throughout the state.
A New York notary may take affidavits and depositions.
A New York notary may solemnize marriages as part of ordinary notarial authority.
A New York notary may receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs of instruments in writing.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135; Domestic Relations Law §11
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A New York notary may solemnize marriages as part of ordinary notarial authority.
Detailed Explanation
Marriage solemnization is outside ordinary notarial powers. Executive Law §135 grants broad notarial authority, but the booklet's special note to Domestic Relations Law §11 makes clear that a notary has no authority to solemnize a marriage. Not to be confused with administering an oath for an affidavit, which §135 does permit.
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