An ordinary oath for an affidavit is free because all oaths are free.
A county clerk's designated staff notary must notarize documents for the public during normal business hours free of charge.
Every acknowledgment at a county clerk's office costs $3 because that is the authentication fee.
The written examination fee is $60 because it includes filing of the oath of office.
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's designated staff notary must notarize documents for the public during normal business hours free of charge.
Detailed Explanation
Some services are free, but not all of them. County Law §534 requires at least one designated county-clerk staff notary to be available for the public free of charge during normal business hours. For contrast, Executive Law §136 still allows a $2 fee for an ordinary oath or acknowledgment, while Public Officers Law §69 only prohibits fees for certain official oaths.
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