A nonresident non-attorney may qualify if the person has an office or place of business in New York State.
An attorney admitted in New York may be appointed without examination if the attorney maintains a law office within the state.
Every applicant must be a resident of New York State at the time of appointment.
The commission term of a New York notary public is four years.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §130
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Every applicant must be a resident of New York State at the time of appointment.
Detailed Explanation
Residency is not limited to domiciliaries. Executive Law §130 allows a nonresident non-attorney to qualify if the person has a New York office or place of business. For contrast, attorneys with New York law offices are separately treated as county residents for appointment purposes, but the statute still does not require every applicant to be a state resident.
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