A duly qualified New York notary may administer oaths and affirmations throughout the state.
A duly qualified New York notary may take affidavits and depositions throughout the state.
A notary’s powers are limited to the county of original qualification unless a certificate of official character is filed elsewhere.
A notary may receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs of deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, and other instruments in writing.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A notary’s powers are limited to the county of original qualification unless a certificate of official character is filed elsewhere.
Detailed Explanation
A New York notary’s basic jurisdiction is statewide. Executive Law §135 authorizes a duly qualified notary to act within and throughout the State. For contrast, filing a certificate of official character in another county may matter for authentication practice, but it does not create the underlying statewide notarial power.
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