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Appointment & Qualifications

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A

An applicant must submit an oath of office and signature with the application.

B

The commission term is four years.

C

The public may verify a notary's official signature at the county clerk's office.

D

A nonresident notary appoints the county clerk as the person for service of process.

Correct Answer

D. A nonresident notary appoints the county clerk as the person for service of process.

AI Explanation

Process-service wording must be exact. Executive Law §§130-131 require the oath and signature with the application, set a four-year term, and contemplate county-clerk filing of the official signature. In contrast, a nonresident who accepts the office appoints the Secretary of State, not the county clerk, as the person upon whom process may be served.

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