Such a clerk is expressly excepted from the clause requiring the Secretary of State to satisfy himself or herself of the applicant's moral character, common school education equivalent, and familiarity with notarial duties before issuing a commission.
Such a clerk may receive a notary commission only if also admitted as an attorney in New York.
Such a clerk automatically receives a lifetime notary commission without filing an oath of office.
Such a clerk may act only within the county where the clerk is employed.
Correct Answer
A. Such a clerk is expressly excepted from the clause requiring the Secretary of State to satisfy himself or herself of the applicant's moral character, common school education equivalent, and familiarity with notarial duties before issuing a commission.
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Executive Law §130 contains a specific qualification carve-out. Before issuing a commission, the Secretary ordinarily must be satisfied that the applicant is of good moral character, has the equivalent of a common school education, and is familiar with notarial duties, unless the applicant is an attorney admitted in New York or a Unified Court System court clerk appointed after a Civil Service promotional examination in the court clerk series. Not to be confused with the separate booklet Introduction rule that a New York-admitted attorney may be appointed without the written exam.
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