A New York notary public may administer the oath of a public officer.
A notary may charge $2 for administering the oath of office to a public officer or public employee.
Public Officers Law §69 prohibits fees for administering certain official oaths.
Executive Law §135 generally authorizes a notary to administer oaths and affirmations.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Public Officers Law §10; Public Officers Law §69
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A notary may charge $2 for administering the oath of office to a public officer or public employee.
Detailed Explanation
The second statement is incorrect. Public Officers Law §10 permits a notary to administer the oath of a public officer, but Public Officers Law §69 prohibits charging a fee for administering certain official oaths, including oaths of office for public officers and public employees. That makes this a classic New York fee trap: the ordinary oath is $2, but certain official oaths are free.
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