The Secretary of State commissions notaries public in New York.
The term of a New York notary public commission is four years.
A nonresident without a New York office or place of business may still qualify.
A New York attorney may be appointed without examination.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §130
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A nonresident without a New York office or place of business may still qualify.
Detailed 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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