A
Administer oaths and affirmations
B
Solemnize marriages
C
Prepare wills for compensation
D
Represent litigants in court
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
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Correct Answer
A. Administer oaths and affirmations
Detailed Explanation
Executive Law §135 expressly authorizes a duly qualified notary to administer oaths and affirmations. The other activities are not part of ordinary notarial authority.
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