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What does Domestic Relations Law §11 mean for a notary public?

A

The notary may solemnize marriages if two witnesses are present.

B

The notary may solemnize marriages only on Sundays.

C

The notary has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage.

D

The notary may perform a marriage if also an attorney.

Correct Answer

C. The notary has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage.

AI Explanation

Marriage authority is specifically withheld. The booklet’s discussion of Domestic Relations Law §11 states that a notary public has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage. Not to be confused with the notary’s ordinary authority to take acknowledgments on many other written instruments.

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