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Fees & Administrative Procedures

What is the maximum fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument by one person?

A

$1

B

$2

C

$3

D

$10

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Executive Law §136(2); Executive Law §133

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. $2

Detailed Explanation

This is one of the core New York fee numbers. Executive Law §136(2) fixes the fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument by one person at $2. For contrast, a county-clerk authentication certificate under Executive Law §133 costs $3.

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