A nonresident who accepts the office appoints the Secretary of State as the person on whom process may be served.
A resident who moves out of state and keeps no New York office or place of business vacates the office.
A nonresident who ceases to have a New York office or place of business vacates the office.
A resident who moves out of New York automatically keeps the office for the rest of the term even without a New York office.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §130
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. A resident who moves out of New York automatically keeps the office for the rest of the term even without a New York office.
Detailed Explanation
Office retention depends on continued New York connection. Executive Law §130 says a resident who moves out of state without retaining a New York office or place of business vacates the office, and a nonresident who loses the New York office also vacates it. For contrast, only a resident who moves out but keeps a New York office or place of business avoids automatic vacation.
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