A county clerk who files certificates of official character
Any notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in connection with affidavits, depositions, and subscribed writings and to certify appearance and swearing
Only a judge of a court of record
Only a military officer stationed outside the state
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §210.00; Penal Law §210.00(6)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. Any notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in connection with affidavits, depositions, and subscribed writings and to certify appearance and swearing
Detailed Explanation
The attesting-officer definition is broader than judges and clerks. Penal Law §210.00(6) defines an attesting officer as any notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths for affidavits, depositions, and other subscribed written instruments and to certify that the subscriber appeared and swore to the contents. For contrast, a jurat is the clause the attesting officer completes, not the officer himself.
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