Appointment or reappointment as a notary public is in the discretion of the Secretary of State.
A qualifying Unified Court System court clerk may fall within the no-exam exception described in Executive Law §130.
A nonresident other than an attorney may become a notary without any New York office or place of business.
A resident who moves out of state but keeps a New York office or place of business does not automatically vacate the office.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §130
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A nonresident other than an attorney may become a notary without any New York office or place of business.
Detailed Explanation
The business-office requirement remains essential for nonresident non-attorneys. Executive Law §130 allows nonresidents other than attorneys to become notaries only if they have an office or place of business in New York State. In contrast, a resident who leaves the state but keeps a New York office or place of business may retain the office.
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