An ordinary oath is free, but a public officer's official oath is $2.
A county clerk public notarization during normal hours is free, but an ordinary oath by a notary is $2.
An authentication certificate is free, but a certificate of official character costs $3.
A duplicate identification card costs $15, but a commission application is $10.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: County Law §534; Executive Law §136; Public Officers Law §69
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A county clerk public notarization during normal hours is free, but an ordinary oath by a notary is $2.
Detailed Explanation
Two rules are being compared here. County Law §534 requires a designated county-clerk-office notary to notarize for the public free of charge during normal business hours, while Executive Law §136 sets the ordinary notarial fee for an oath or affirmation at $2. For contrast, Public Officers Law §69 separately prohibits charging for certain official oaths of public officers.
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