Which statement best describes a New York notary public's authority in marriage-related matters?

A notary may solemnize marriages but may not take acknowledgments connected to them.

A notary may take the acknowledgment of parties to a written contract of marriage but may not solemnize the marriage.

A notary has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage.

A notary may solemnize only civil marriages, not religious marriages.