NotaryExamPrep logo NotaryExamPrep
Powers & Duties of Notary

Under Real Property Law §302, acknowledgments by married women may be made:

A

Only with the spouse's written consent

B

Only before a judge

C

The same as if unmarried

D

Only outside New York

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Real Property Law §302

Source checked September 7, 2026

✓

Correct Answer

C. The same as if unmarried

Detailed Explanation

New York abolished the old separate rule for married women in this context. Real Property Law §302 states that the acknowledgment or proof of a conveyance of real property, or of any other written instrument, may be made by a married woman the same as if unmarried. Unlike older historical practices, no special spousal-consent form is required by this section.

Powers & Duties of Notary Question #80
🔒

See the Correct Answer & Detailed Explanation

Try 10 free preview questions with instant feedback, official source references, and detailed explanations. Full access includes all 500 New York questions.

Start the 10-Question Free Preview

No credit card required · Interactive quiz simulator