The booklet note under Public Officers Law says a notary public may administer the oath of a public officer.
Public Officers Law §69 prohibits charging a fee for administering certain official oaths.
Only a justice of the supreme court may administer an official oath of a public officer in New York.
The booklet treats official oaths as a separate special-note topic.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Public Officers Law §10; Public Officers Law §69; Executive Law §136
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Only a justice of the supreme court may administer an official oath of a public officer in New York.
Detailed Explanation
Official oaths are not limited to supreme-court justices. The booklet’s special note for Public Officers Law §10 states that the oath of a public officer may be administered by a notary public, and Public Officers Law §69 separately bars fees for certain official oaths. For contrast, ordinary oaths and affirmations under Executive Law §136 are generally $2 services.
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