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Appointment & Qualifications 2026 Law Update

Which of the following appointment statements is NOT correct?

A

The Secretary of State commissions notaries public in New York.

B

The term of a New York notary public commission is four years.

C

A nonresident without a New York office or place of business may still qualify.

D

A New York attorney may be appointed without examination.

Correct Answer

C. A nonresident without a New York office or place of business may still qualify.

AI Explanation

Qualification requires New York residence or a New York office/place of business. Executive Law §130 makes that requirement explicit and sets the term at four years, while the Introduction says attorneys admitted in New York may be appointed without examination. Unlike attorneys with a New York law office, a nonresident with no New York office does not qualify.

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