Permitted if later confirmed by email
Permitted for wills only
Illegal
Valid if the notary knows the signer's voice
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-c; Part 182
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Illegal
Detailed Explanation
Telephone notarization without personal appearance is illegal. The booklet’s "Professional Conduct" section states that taking acknowledgments or affidavits over the telephone, or otherwise, without the actual personal appearance of the individual before the notary is illegal. For contrast, communication technology may be used only within the separate electronic-notarization framework of Executive Law §135-c and Part 182.
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