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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Unless also licensed as an attorney, a New York notary public may NOT:

A

Administer an oath to an affiant

B

Take an acknowledgment of a deed

C

Prepare deeds, mortgages, wills, or other legal papers for compensation

D

Take a deposition in a civil proceeding

Correct Answer

C. Prepare deeds, mortgages, wills, or other legal papers for compensation

AI Explanation

The professional-conduct section and Judiciary Law §484 prohibit a non-attorney notary from practicing law, including preparing deeds, mortgages, wills, pleadings, and similar legal papers for compensation.

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