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.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Domestic Relations Law §11
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A notary has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage.
Detailed Explanation
Domestic Relations Law §11 provides that a notary public has no authority to solemnize marriages and may not take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage.
See the Correct Answer & Detailed Explanation
Try 10 free preview questions with instant feedback, official source references, and detailed explanations. Full access includes all 500 New York questions.
Start the 10-Question Free PreviewNo credit card required · Interactive quiz simulator