A member of the legislature may never be appointed to any other office under any circumstances.
A member of the legislature may be appointed a notary public in view of the transfer of appointing power to the Secretary of State.
A member of the legislature may serve as notary public only if the county clerk consents in writing.
A legislator may hold a compensated judicial office and notary office automatically without constitutional concern.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Appointment & Qualifications
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A member of the legislature may be appointed a notary public in view of the transfer of appointing power to the Secretary of State.
Detailed Explanation
This is a New York constitutional-note nuance. The booklet's note on members of the legislature cites N.Y. Const. art. III, §7 and then states that a member of the legislature may be appointed a notary public in view of the transfer of appointing power from the governor and senate to the Secretary of State. For contrast, sheriffs are separately described as holding no other office under art. XIII, §13(a).
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