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Appointment & Qualifications
73 questions- 1 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 2 What is the term of office for a New York notary public commission?
- 3 At the time of appointment, a New York notary public must:
- 4 A New York resident notary moves to another state but keeps a place of business in New York. What happens to the commission?
- 5 Which statement correctly describes County Law §534?
- 6 What is the standard nonrefundable application fee for appointment or reappointment as a New York notary public?
- 7 Under the current New York written-exam notice, how much is the notary public examination fee?
- 8 Except for changes made in an application for reappointment, what fee does the Secretary of State charge for changing a notary's name or address, or for issuing a duplicate identification card?
- 51 Which of the following appointment statements is NOT correct? 2026
- 52 A former notary reapplies 4 months after expiration. Which statement is legally accurate?
- 71 Which statement correctly compares the commission fee and term?
- 79 A new notary public identification card is transmitted after appointment. Under Executive Law §131, which information must the card indicate? 2026
- 91 Which statement about appointment and qualification is NOT correct? 2026
- 96 Which statement about eligibility for office is NOT correct? 2026
- 99 Who is specifically said to hold no other office under the NY Constitution?
- 101 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 109 Under Election Law, who is specifically eligible for the office of notary public?
- 116 A New York attorney moves to New Jersey but keeps a law office in Brooklyn. What is correct?
- 122 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 129 Which statement is correct regarding a Unified Court System court clerk appointed after a Civil Service promotional examination in the court clerk series?
- 136 Which county clerk receives a nonresident notary's oath and signature?
- 147 An applicant with a prior crime conviction may be appointed only if:
- 151 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 157 Which statement best reflects the booklet note about a member of the legislature and appointment as notary public? 2026
- 164 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 171 A nonresident nonattorney keeps an office in Albany County. Where must the oath and signature be filed?
- 178 A former notary missed reappointment because of U.S. military service. When may qualifying requirements still be waived?
- 185 Who is expressly eligible for the office of notary public under Election Law?
- 193 A New York attorney-notary moves to Connecticut but keeps a Westchester law office. What happens to the office?
- 201 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 208 A former notary reapplies 8 months after expiration and has no military-service excuse. What is the safer exam answer?
- 215 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 222 Which person is specifically declared ineligible for the office of notary public in the booklet's Public Officers Law note?
- 229 After issuing a resident notary's commission, by when must the Secretary transmit the commission, oath, signature record, and apportioned fee to the county clerk?
- 236 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 243 After approval of a notary application, what public record is maintained at the county clerk's office?
- 251 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 262 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 274 A nonresident non-attorney keeps a business office in Queens and applies to become a New York notary. Where must the oath of office and signature be filed?
- 279 Which applicant is expressly excepted in Executive Law §130 from the usual determination of common-school-equivalent education and familiarity with notary duties?
- 287 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 294 A former notary failed to reapply on time because of induction or enlistment in the armed forces. Under Executive Law §130, when may qualifying requirements still be waived? 2026
- 295 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 301 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 307 Under Executive Law §140(14), a person removed from office as a New York City commissioner of deeds is thereafter: 2026
- 312 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 320 Which public office is constitutionally incompatible with serving as a New York notary public?
- 325 Which statement about the transmission of commissions and related records is NOT correct?
- 327 A nonresident non-attorney has a business office in Erie County and applies to become a New York notary. Where must the oath of office and signature be filed?
- 335 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 344 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 350 An applicant who is not an attorney and not a qualifying Unified Court System court clerk wants a commission. In addition to the application, oath, signature, and fee, what document must ordinarily accompany the filing?
- 351 Regarding residency and appointment eligibility, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 352 A nonresident notary who no longer has any office or place of business in New York:
- 353 Regarding appointment filing and county-clerk transmission, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 354 If a commissioned New York resident moves out of state but keeps a real New York office or place of business, what is the safer exam answer?
- 355 Which document is sent by the Secretary of State to the county clerk by the tenth day of the following month?
- 356 Regarding criminal history and appointment standards, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 357 A current notary applies for reappointment before the commission expires. Which statement is most accurate?
- 358 Regarding other offices and notary eligibility, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 401 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 402 A nonresident applicant operates a business office only in Kings County. Where must the oath of office and signature be filed?
- 403 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 404 A person whose notary term expired four months ago applies again through the county clerk. Which statement is most accurate?
- 405 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 406 An attorney admitted in New York keeps a law office in Westchester County and later moves to Connecticut. What is the best answer?
- 407 County Law §534 requires each county clerk to designate at least one staff notary for the public during normal business hours. Which benefit also applies to such an appointee?
- 451 Which of the following appointment statements is NOT correct?
- 452 A former notary let the commission expire while serving in the armed forces and reapplies 10 months after an honorable discharge. Which statement is most accurate?
- 461 What must accompany a notary application or reappointment application under Executive Law §131?
- 469 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about County Law §534?
- 477 Which statement about vacancy of office is NOT correct?
- 487 A former notary applies for reappointment five months after expiration. What may the Secretary of State do regarding qualifying requirements?
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Powers & Duties of Notary
123 questions- 9 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 10 Which of the following is one of the core statutory powers of a New York notary public?
- 11 Which written instruments may a New York notary public receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs for?
- 12 Under Executive Law §137, which information must ordinarily appear beneath a New York notary's signature on a notarial certificate?
- 13 Which statement about Sunday notarial acts in New York is legally accurate?
- 14 A New York notary public who is also an attorney may, in the attorney's discretion, take the affidavit or acknowledgment of:
- 15 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 16 Which statement best describes a New York notary public's authority in marriage-related matters?
- 17 Under Banking Law §335, if a safe deposit box is opened for nonpayment or lease termination, which of the following is required?
- 18 Rule 3113 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules authorizes which of the following?
- 19 A deed written in another language is offered for recording in New York. Which statement is legally accurate?
- 20 Before taking an acknowledgment, the officer must know or have satisfactory evidence that the person making it is:
- 21 When execution of a conveyance is proved by a subscribing witness whose residence is in a city, what additional detail must the witness state?
- 54 Which act is prohibited on Sunday in a civil proceeding?
- 56 A bank opens a safe deposit box after statutory notice. Who must be present? 2026
- 58 Under Executive Law §137, what must appear beneath a notary's signature? 2026
- 62 Who may acknowledge a written contract of marriage under Domestic Relations Law §11(4)?
- 63 Which statement about Executive Law §142-a is NOT correct? 2026
- 64 A deposition is scheduled before a paralegal employed by plaintiff's attorney. What is true?
- 66 Which Real Property Law statement is NOT correct here? 2026
- 70 A safe deposit box is opened under Banking Law §335. When must a copy of the certificate be mailed? 2026
- 74 Under Real Property Law §304, a subscribing witness proving a conveyance must state:
- 80 Under Real Property Law §302, acknowledgments by married women may be made:
- 84 Which acknowledgment statement is NOT correct under New York law? 2026
- 97 After a safe deposit box is opened under §335, the contents must be kept for at least: 2026
- 98 Which certificate form applies to an acknowledgment taken outside New York for NY real property? 2026
- 103 A bank vice president who is also a notary signs a mortgage for the bank. May that notary take the acknowledgment?
- 108 A notary is the grantor in a deed and offers to notarize the grantee's signature on that same deed. What is correct?
- 113 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 120 A bank gives only 20 days' notice before opening a safe deposit box for nonpayment. May it proceed lawfully?
- 124 A deposition is set before a notary who works for plaintiff's lawyer. What is the better exam answer?
- 127 Which statement best compares official character and authentication?
- 130 A deed in Spanish is offered for recording with an English translation by a person designated by a county judge. What else is required?
- 134 Under RPL §306, what must a certificate of proof state about a subscribing witness?
- 138 Under RPL §330, who may be liable in damages for malfeasance in taking or recording a conveyance?
- 141 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 144 A notary is asked to acknowledge a will and tell the signer that this replaces witness attestation. What is correct?
- 148 Under Executive Law §134, is a stamped facsimile county-clerk seal acceptable on an authentication certificate?
- 152 A bank plans to open an unpaid safe-deposit box. Who must be present when the box is opened?
- 158 A notary employed by defense counsel is asked to take a deposition in that action. May the notary act?
- 166 Which statement best reflects the "statement as to authority" requirement?
- 172 Which notary is disqualified from taking the acknowledgment?
- 173 A recorder rejects a Spanish-language deed with no translation attached. Why?
- 179 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 180 Which act is outside the authority of a New York notary public?
- 186 A lawyer who is also a notary is asked to take a client's affidavit in a pending matter. May the lawyer-notary act?
- 188 A notary proves a conveyance by a subscribing witness. What must the certificate include about that witness?
- 194 For proof by a subscribing witness, what residence detail is required if the witness lives in a city?
- 196 If a notary willfully fails to comply with Executive Law §137, which result is most accurate?
- 200 A within-state acknowledgment of New York real property should substantially conform to which form?
- 202 A village justice whose court sits in one county is asked to take a real-property acknowledgment while visiting a different county. What is the safer exam answer under Real Property Law §298?
- 206 A buyer tries to record a deed that was signed by both parties but was never acknowledged or proved before any officer. Which answer is most accurate under Real Property Law §333?
- 211 An assignment of mortgage names two assignees, and one of them is also the notary who plans to take the acknowledgment of the assignor. What is the safer exam answer under the booklet's disqualification discussion?
- 216 During a civil deposition before a notary, counsel makes objections and tells the officer to ignore them because they are for the judge later. What must the officer do under CPLR 3113?
- 220 Which of the following statements about within-state acknowledgments is NOT correct?
- 225 When exercising notarial powers for use in another jurisdiction, what must a New York notary set forth?
- 230 For proof by a subscribing witness, when may the officer take the proof under Real Property Law §304?
- 235 A bank opens a safe-deposit box under Banking Law §335, and the notary prepares a certificate under seal that states only the date and the lessee's name. What key item is still missing?
- 240 A notary employed by a corporation is asked to administer an oath to another employee about a corporate matter. The notary also owns a small number of the corporation's shares but is not the person executing the instrument. What is the safer exam answer?
- 244 Under Real Property Law §306, a person taking an acknowledgment or proof must:
- 247 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 250 A civil deposition is scheduled for Sunday, and the proposed officer is a notary who works for the defendant's attorney. Which answer best states why the setup is improper?
- 253 Under Real Property Law §309, a corporate acknowledgment must be made by:
- 258 Which of the following statements about CPLR §2309 is NOT correct?
- 265 For a dissolved corporation, an acknowledgment under Real Property Law §309 may be made by:
- 268 An armed-forces officer administers an oath overseas to an enlisted service member. Under CPLR §2309(d), which item need NOT be stated in the certificate?
- 273 An officer guilty of malfeasance or fraudulent practice in taking or certifying a conveyance acknowledgment is:
- 278 Which of the following statements about Real Property Law §333 is NOT correct?
- 281 A notary is vice-president and stockholder of a corporation and is asked to take the acknowledgment of another officer's signature on a corporate instrument. The notary is not the person executing the instrument. What is the correct rule?
- 286 A corporate conveyance is acknowledged under the RPL §309 form that refers to a corporate seal. Which statement by the corporate officer belongs in that form?
- 289 A bank lawfully opens an unpaid safe deposit box after proper notice. Which statement best describes the notary's required certificate?
- 291 An oath is taken without the state. Under CPLR §2309(c), when will it be treated as if taken within New York?
- 296 A deed affecting New York real property is entirely in another language and is presented for recording with an English translation signed under oath by a translator designated by a county judge. Which statement is correct?
- 300 A civil deposition is proposed for Sunday before a notary who would administer the oath by video from New York to a witness in another state under ordinary non-RON deposition practice. Which statement is most accurate?
- 302 A town officer needs to take an official oath before assuming duties. May a New York notary administer that oath?
- 308 Under Real Property Law §330, an officer guilty of malfeasance in taking or certifying a conveyance acknowledgment is liable in damages to:
- 311 Under Real Property Law §303, an acknowledgment may be taken only if the officer:
- 315 A commissioned notary marries during the current term and wishes to use a married name while notarizing. Which statement is correct?
- 319 When a protest is made and the notary has a seal, what must the notary do if asked to affix the seal?
- 324 A conveyance affecting New York real property is acknowledged in a foreign country. Under Real Property Law §301, which officer is among those authorized to take that acknowledgment? 2026
- 328 Which of the following statements about county clerk signatures and seals is NOT correct?
- 333 A deed is proved by a subscribing witness rather than acknowledged by the grantor. The witness gives a street address and states he saw the grantor sign, but the officer has neither personal acquaintance with the witness nor satisfactory evidence of the witness’s identity. What is the best answer?
- 338 A civil deposition is scheduled for Sunday. The witness and notary are otherwise ready to proceed, and the witness asks the notary simply to take the testimony under oath that day. Which answer is best?
- 342 Under Real Property Law §333, when may a recording officer accept a conveyance not entirely in English for recording?
- 346 An affidavit is sworn before an authorized officer in another state and will be used in New York litigation. It is accompanied by the same certificates that would be required for an out-of-state deed acknowledgment to be recorded in New York. Which statement is correct?
- 349 Which of the following statements about Executive Law §142-a is NOT correct?
- 359 Regarding ordinary notarial powers in New York, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 360 A notary is asked to acknowledge a will execution for use as a substitute for the attestation clause. What is the safer exam answer?
- 361 Regarding legal-advice limits for a nonattorney notary, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 362 Under Executive Law §137, which item is generally required beneath the notary signature?
- 363 Regarding certificates of official character, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 364 A New York notary is physically in Manhattan and performs an electronic acknowledgment for a principal located in France concerning property in New York. Which statement is most accurate?
- 365 Regarding corporate-interest exceptions under Executive Law §138, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 366 If a document needs recording in a New York county register's office and the notary qualified in a county within New York City, what additional identifying item may be required under §137?
- 367 Regarding electronic records and seal-image requirements, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 368 A county clerk receives a request to authenticate a notary's signature on an acknowledgment already signed in another New York county. What is the safer exam answer?
- 369 Which phrase from the booklet signals that a notary is generally bound to administer an oath or affidavit when properly requested?
- 370 A notary is asked to certify the opening of a safe deposit box after the lessor followed the required waiting period. Which statement is most accurate?
- 408 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 409 An acknowledgment is taken outside New York in the manner prescribed by the law of the place where it is taken rather than in New York form. What is the safer exam answer? 2026
- 410 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 411 Under Real Property Law §306, a certificate of acknowledgment or proof must include:
- 412 When a county clerk issues an authentication certificate under Executive Law §133, the certificate states, among other things, that:
- 413 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 414 A bank waits at least 30 days after proper notice to open an unpaid safe deposit box lease. What must the notary then do?
- 415 What does Domestic Relations Law §11 mean for a notary public?
- 416 A New York attorney who is also a commissioned notary is asked to take the acknowledgment of that attorney’s own client in connection with a pending matter. Which answer is best?
- 417 Section 142-a mainly provides that certain official acts of notaries are not invalidated by listed defects. Which statement is most accurate?
- 418 When may a conveyance of real property be recorded under Real Property Law §333?
- 419 A notary who is an officer of a corporation is asked to protest a negotiable instrument owned by that corporation. The notary is also individually a party to that instrument. What is the best answer?
- 420 In a civil action, a deposition is proposed before a notary who works for the attorney representing one of the parties. Which answer is most accurate?
- 421 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 453 Which item is required beneath a notary signature under Executive Law §137 when applicable?
- 455 A notary expects to sign documents often in a county other than the county of residence. What step best fits the booklet guidance?
- 460 Which of the following statements is NOT correct under Real Property Law §298?
- 462 A notary employed by a corporation is asked to protest a corporate note held for collection by that corporation. The notary is not individually a party to the instrument and has no financial interest in it. What is the best answer?
- 468 A village police justice takes the acknowledgment of a conveyance of New York real property while visiting another county far outside the county containing the village. Which answer is best?
- 471 A New York attorney who is also a commissioned notary is asked by a client to acknowledge a document in connection with the client’s matter. What does Executive Law §135 allow?
- 474 Which detail must a subscribing witness state when proving execution of a conveyance?
- 479 A notary is named as one of two assignees in an assignment of mortgage and plans to take the assignor’s acknowledgment. Which answer is best under the booklet note on disqualification?
- 483 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about a New York acknowledgment certificate form?
- 490 A signer quietly drops off a previously signed affidavit and asks the notary to complete the jurat later. No oath is administered and the signer says nothing in the notary’s presence. What is the safer exam answer?
- 496 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Executive Law §142-a curative effects?
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Legal Terms & Definitions
100 questions- 22 Which term refers to a person who makes and signs an affidavit or otherwise gives a sworn statement?
- 23 In notarial usage, 'venue' refers to:
- 24 What is a 'protest' in notarial practice?
- 25 Under Real Property Law §290, the term 'conveyance' includes:
- 26 Which of the following is NOT included within the statutory definition of 'conveyance' under Real Property Law §290?
- 27 What is 'taking an acknowledgment'?
- 28 In the official definitions section, the word 'swear' includes:
- 55 Which term is the clause at the end of a will where witnesses certify due execution? 2026
- 72 Under the booklet, what does the term jurat specifically mean? 2026
- 73 Which term means the geographical place where a notary takes an affidavit or acknowledgment? 2026
- 78 Which statement best distinguishes an acknowledgment from an affidavit? 2026
- 82 In the booklet, what does the term protest specifically mean? 2026
- 87 What is an authentication certificate in the New York notary booklet? 2026
- 93 In the booklet, what does the term laches specifically mean? 2026
- 94 Which statement best describes an affidavit under the booklet? 2026
- 100 What does the booklet mean by an apostile or apostille? 2026
- 102 In the booklet, what does "Statute of Frauds" mean?
- 107 What is a "Statute of Limitations"?
- 112 In the booklet, what is a "Proof"?
- 115 What is a "Subordination Clause"?
- 118 In the booklet, "duress" means: 2026
- 123 What is a "Power of Attorney"?
- 128 Under the booklet, what is a seal in New York notarial practice?
- 133 In the booklet, a "Will" is:
- 139 In the booklet, a "Plaintiff" is:
- 143 What is an affidavit, as commonly understood in notarial practice?
- 149 In the booklet, a "County Clerk's Certificate" refers to: 2026
- 153 In the booklet, an "administrator" is:
- 159 Who is the affiant?
- 160 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 165 In the booklet, an "affirmation" is:
- 167 An affidavit differs from a deposition because an affidavit is:
- 174 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 181 A signer silently hands a pre-signed affidavit to a notary for completion. Is that enough for a valid affidavit?
- 187 In the booklet, "chattel" means:
- 190 What is an "escrow" in the booklet? 2026
- 195 In the booklet, an "executor" is:
- 197 Which of the following statements about venue is NOT correct?
- 199 In the booklet, a "statute" is:
- 203 In the booklet, "consideration" means:
- 207 In the booklet, a "contract" is:
- 212 A "bill of sale" is:
- 217 In the booklet, a "judgment" is: 2026
- 221 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 226 The booklet defines "contempt of court" as:
- 231 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 237 To "attest" means to:
- 241 A "deponent" is:
- 245 "Chattel paper" means:
- 248 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 252 In the booklet, "duress" means:
- 257 In the booklet, a "guardian" is:
- 263 In the booklet, a "judgment" is:
- 267 A "lien" is best defined as:
- 270 Under Penal Law §210.00, an "oath required by law" refers to:
- 271 Under Penal Law §210.00, an "attesting officer" means:
- 272 Under Penal Law §210.00, "testimony" means:
- 280 In the booklet, an "ex parte" proceeding is:
- 285 Under Penal Law §210.00, an "oath" includes:
- 290 "Mortgage On Real Property" means:
- 297 In the booklet, a "lease" is: 2026
- 303 In the booklet, “escrow” means:
- 309 Which statement about a certified copy is NOT correct?
- 313 In the booklet, an “oath” is best described as:
- 317 In the booklet, a “notary public” is best described as:
- 322 In the booklet, “taking an acknowledgment” includes:
- 326 In the booklet, an “executor” is:
- 331 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 334 Which statement best distinguishes a deponent from an affiant?
- 340 Which term best matches the booklet’s definition of a writing that evidences both an obligation to pay money and a security interest in a lease or specific goods?
- 347 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 371 What is a lien?
- 372 Regarding the booklet term "instrument," which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 373 What is an infant in traditional legal usage?
- 374 A codicil is best described as:
- 375 Regarding mortgage parties and related glossary terms, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 376 What is an acknowledgment in notarial usage?
- 377 What is a grantee?
- 378 Which term best fits this definition: a written statement under oath, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer an oath?
- 379 What is a mortgage?
- 380 Regarding affidavits, depositions, and venue, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 422 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 423 A client says, “I gave my cousin written authority to sign on my behalf for a closing while I am overseas.” In booklet terminology, that authority is best described as a:
- 424 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 425 The booklet's term "Mortgage On Real Property" is best described as: 2026
- 426 What is a “misdemeanor” in the booklet’s definitions?
- 427 What is “proof” in notarial usage?
- 428 Which term best describes a formal written statement by a notary, under seal, that a bill or note was presented and dishonored?
- 429 In the booklet, a “seal” used by a New York notary should:
- 430 Which term best fits an instrument that creates a lien on real estate as security for a debt?
- 454 In the booklet, “County Clerk’s Certificate” means:
- 465 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about a “conveyance” under Real Property Law §290?
- 470 According to the booklet, a notary public has no authority to issue a certified copy of a legal document. Which term best matches a true certified copy?
- 476 In the booklet, a "guardian" is: 2026
- 481 In the booklet, “taking an acknowledgment” refers most directly to:
- 486 A notarized and county-certified New York power of attorney will be used abroad. Under the booklet terminology, what additional certificate is typically sought for possible international use? 2026
- 491 What is an attestation clause?
- 497 Under the booklet, “Authentication (Notarial)” is best described as:
- 498 In the booklet, a "felony" is: 2026
- 499 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about official oaths?
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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts
75 questions- 29 A notary takes an acknowledgment over the telephone without the signer's actual personal appearance. Under New York law, this conduct is:
- 30 Unless also licensed as an attorney, a New York notary public may NOT:
- 31 A notary who is not an attorney may not ask for legal business and send it to lawyers in exchange for money or other consideration. This conduct is:
- 32 A New York notary who advertises notarial services in a language other than English must also include which notice in that language?
- 33 A non-attorney notary public may not use foreign-language terms in advertising that mean or imply the notary is:
- 34 Which statement about penalties under Executive Law §135-b is correct?
- 35 A person who assumes, uses, or advertises the title of notary public without first being appointed is guilty of:
- 36 A notary who is directly and pecuniarily interested in a transaction is generally:
- 37 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 38 Under Executive Law §140(15), a person removed from office as a New York City commissioner of deeds who, after knowledge of the removal, signs or executes an instrument as a commissioner of deeds or notary public is guilty of:
- 39 A notary public unjustifiably refuses to administer an oath when lawfully requested. Which statement is legally accurate?
- 57 Which offense is correctly matched with its crime class and max term?
- 59 Which of the following advertising statements is NOT correct? 2026
- 60 A non-attorney advertises notary services in Spanish. What must the ad include?
- 65 Under Penal Law, issuing a false certificate is classified as: 2026
- 75 Which penalty statement is correct for §135-b violations?
- 76 A customer asks a non-attorney notary to draft a mechanics lien. What is the safer exam answer? 2026
- 83 Under Executive Law §140(15), signing as a notary after removal as a NYC commissioner of deeds is:
- 89 Taking an acknowledgment over the telephone without personal appearance is: 2026
- 90 Which crime classification is correctly paired with its maximum term?
- 104 A non-attorney notary is asked to draft eviction papers for a landlord. What is the safer exam answer?
- 110 Which offense is correctly matched with class and maximum term?
- 117 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 126 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 132 Refusal to administer a lawfully requested oath is best characterized as:
- 137 Which crime-class and term pairing is correct?
- 142 After notice of removal, signing as a notary after removal as a NYC commissioner of deeds is:
- 150 Which statement best describes a non-attorney notary who chooses an immigration form for a customer?
- 154 After removal as a NYC commissioner of deeds, a person knowingly signs a document as such. That conduct is:
- 161 Which offense-classification pair is correct?
- 168 A notary who is not an attorney charges to draft a deed for a customer. This most directly violates:
- 175 Which offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to 4 years?
- 182 Which statement best compares the consequences of a false acknowledgment certificate?
- 189 Which of the following statements about foreign-language advertising is NOT correct?
- 192 An officer guilty of malfeasance in taking or certifying a conveyance is liable in damages to:
- 204 A non-attorney notary offers, for a fee, to draft a client's will and lease, then says any problem can be fixed later because the client will sign before a notary. Which answer best reflects New York law?
- 209 Under Judiciary Law §485, a person who violates §484 is guilty of:
- 213 Which offense is correctly matched with its class and maximum term?
- 218 Which statement best compares Judiciary Law §§484, 485, and 750?
- 223 A non-attorney notary tells a local lawyer, 'Send me anyone needing lease forms or eviction papers; I will send them back to you for court and we can split the fee.' What is the safer exam answer?
- 232 A non-attorney notary prints flyers saying, "I can prepare all your deeds, mortgages, and estate papers cheaply." What is the safer exam answer?
- 238 Which offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to 7 years?
- 254 A non-attorney notary runs a Spanish advertisement for immigrant clients using "abogado," charges for immigration advice, and offers to draft deeds for a fee. Which statement is most accurate?
- 259 Perjury in the third degree under Penal Law §210.05 is:
- 260 Perjury in the second degree requires a false statement in:
- 261 Perjury in the first degree under Penal Law §210.15 is committed when false sworn matter consists of:
- 277 A competent signer asks a notary to administer a proper oath for an affidavit, offers the lawful fee, and is refused solely because the notary finds the task inconvenient. Which statement is most accurate?
- 284 Which of the following statements about Executive Law §135-b penalties is NOT correct?
- 304 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 310 Perjury in the first degree under Penal Law §210.15 is:
- 318 A person who has never been appointed uses the title “notario” in ads so the public will think he is authorized to act. Under Executive Law §135-a, the conduct is:
- 332 Official misconduct under Penal Law §195.00 is classified as:
- 341 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 348 A notary knowingly certifies that a mortgagor personally appeared and acknowledged a mortgage when no such appearance occurred. Which statement is most accurate?
- 381 Regarding New York crime classifications often tested on the notary exam, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 382 A nonattorney notary advertises in another language but uses a foreign term that implies the person is an attorney licensed in New York. What is the safest exam answer?
- 383 Regarding unauthorized practice by a nonattorney notary, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 384 If a person knowingly acts as a notary after removal from office as a commissioner of deeds or notary under Executive Law §140(15), the conduct is treated as:
- 385 A notary is paid to prepare a deed for a customer and then threatens to appear in court if the customer does not pay more. Which statement is most accurate?
- 386 Which sentence from the booklet most directly supports the idea that taking acknowledgments without the signer appearing is serious misconduct?
- 431 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 432 A non-attorney notary advertises in another language, uses a foreign term implying lawyer status, and offers immigration legal advice for a fee. Which answer is best?
- 433 A person who was removed from office as a New York City commissioner of deeds knowingly signs an instrument afterward as a notary public. What is the best answer?
- 434 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 435 A commissioned notary who is not an attorney begins charging people to draft deeds, wills, and eviction papers. Which answer is most accurate?
- 436 Issuing a false certificate is:
- 437 Forgery in the second degree is:
- 438 A person appears before a proper officer and asks that an oath or affidavit be administered. The officer simply refuses without lawful reason. According to the booklet note “Notary must officiate on request,” what is the exam-safe answer?
- 456 A removed New York City commissioner of deeds knowingly signs an instrument as a notary public after removal. What is the result?
- 463 A notary knowingly makes a false certificate that a deed was acknowledged by the signer. Under the booklet, that conduct may constitute:
- 473 A non-attorney notary charges a fee to prepare a deed and advises the customer how title should be transferred. Which statement is most accurate?
- 482 A notary takes an acknowledgment over the telephone without the signer personally appearing. Under the booklet, that practice is:
- 488 A person performs notarial acts before taking and duly filing the required oath of office. Under Public Officers Law §15, the person is guilty of:
- 494 The booklet note “Notary must officiate on request” ties refusal to administer an oath or affidavit, when requested, to which offense?
- 500 A non-attorney notary advertises in another language using prohibited lawyer-like wording and also tells customers that, for a fee, the notary can draft deeds and wills. Which answer best describes the combined problem? 2026
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Fees & Administrative Procedures
53 questions- 40 What is the statutory fee for administering an oath or affirmation in New York, except where another fee is specifically prescribed by statute?
- 41 What is the total statutory fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment of the same written instrument by three persons?
- 42 Which statement correctly matches the item or certificate with the statutory fee?
- 43 For which of the following may a New York notary public NOT lawfully charge a fee?
- 53 Which New York schedule-of-fees pairing is correct? 2026
- 61 Which statement correctly compares an ordinary oath with an oath of office for a public officer? 2026
- 81 At a county clerk's office during business hours, what fee applies to a public notarization?
- 86 Which statement correctly matches protest and notice fees? 2026
- 106 Which fee pairing is correct under New York law?
- 114 Which statement correctly compares New York fees?
- 121 What is the statutory fee for filing a certificate of official character?
- 145 What is the statutory fee for each additional notice of protest, up to five notices?
- 156 Which New York fee combination is correct?
- 163 What is the fee to change a New York notary's name or address during the term?
- 170 Which statement is legally accurate about notary fees and free services?
- 177 Which dollar pairing is correct?
- 184 Which of the following statements about the written exam is NOT correct?
- 227 Which dollar comparison is correct?
- 234 What is the maximum fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument by one person?
- 242 Which of the following statements about current exam-payment rules is NOT correct?
- 246 Which statement about Public Officers Law §67 is NOT correct?
- 249 Which current exam-payment pairing is correct?
- 256 Which of the following fee pairings is NOT correct?
- 266 A candidate brings cash to the walk-in exam and later asks whether a returned check would trigger an extra fee. Which statement is NOT correct?
- 275 Which of the following fee pairings is NOT correct?
- 283 What is the fee for each additional notice of protest, up to five?
- 292 A walk-in examinee wants to bring cash, a passport, and mechanical pencils. Which statement is correct?
- 299 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 306 What is the maximum fee a New York electronic notary may charge for each electronic notarial act?
- 316 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 323 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 330 A person applies for a notary commission, later registers for electronic notarization, then files a change request. Which total in state filing/registration fees is correct, excluding any exam fee and excluding per-act charges?
- 339 A designated county clerk office notary is asked during normal business hours to notarize a document for a member of the public. What fee applies?
- 345 Which fee pairing is correct under Part 182?
- 394 Regarding official-character and authentication fees, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 395 A newly commissioned applicant arrives for the written exam with cash, a passport, and two No. 2 pencils. Which item is still unacceptable under the current exam notice?
- 396 Regarding ordinary and electronic notarial fees, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 397 A notary public is asked to administer the constitutional oath of office to a newly appointed public official. What is the safer exam answer on fees?
- 398 Regarding the current written-exam rules, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 399 A notary requests a duplicate identification card after the original was lost. Which statement is most accurate?
- 400 Regarding exam-center restrictions, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 447 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 448 A current notary loses the identification card and requests a replacement. What fee applies, and what marking appears on the card?
- 449 What may a New York notary charge for an electronic notarial act?
- 450 At the walk-in written examination, which payment rule is correct?
- 457 Which fee combination is correct under the booklet’s schedule of fees?
- 466 What is the fee to change a name or address, and what is the fee for a duplicate identification card?
- 467 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the current July–December 2026 written-exam notice?
- 475 What is the maximum total statutory protest charge for one protest plus five additional notices?
- 480 What extra charge is imposed for a returned exam-payment check under the 2026 exam notice?
- 485 Which notarial service in the standard fee schedule is 75 cents rather than $2?
- 492 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about exam results?
- 495 Which statement best reflects Public Officers Law §67(3)? 2026
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Electronic & Remote Online Notarization (RON)
76 questions- 44 For an electronic notarial act using communication technology, where must the New York notary public be physically located at the time of the act?
- 45 Communication technology used for a New York remote notarial act must allow the notary and the remotely located individual to:
- 46 For a remotely located individual who is not personally known to the notary, satisfactory evidence of identity for an electronic notarial act requires:
- 47 If audio-video conference technology is used to ascertain a signer's identity for an electronic notarial act, what must be retained, and for how long?
- 48 Before performing any electronic notarial acts, a commissioned New York notary public must first:
- 49 If the principal is located outside the United States, a New York electronic notarial act may still be performed only if the record or subject of the act:
- 50 Which statement about electronic notarization in New York is legally accurate?
- 67 A remotely located principal is outside the United States. What else must be true?
- 68 What does 19 NYCRR §182.8 require of communication technology?
- 69 Which Part 182 recordkeeping statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 77 Which electronic-registration statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 85 A registered electronic notary uses a VPN to hide location during a remote act. What is the safer answer?
- 88 For a physically appearing individual under 19 NYCRR §182.5(b), identity may be verified by:
- 92 An electronic notary changes email address. What must be done?
- 95 What must the remote online notarial certificate clearly state?
- 105 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 111 An electronic notary changes signature vendors. What must be done before the next electronic notarial act?
- 119 What must an audio-video recording include at minimum under §182.8(b)?
- 125 Which statement correctly compares New York notary fees?
- 131 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 135 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 140 Under Part 182, what is "identity proofing"?
- 146 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 155 Which of the following statements about communication technology is NOT correct?
- 162 An electronic notary personally knows a remotely appearing signer. What identity rule applies?
- 169 Which of the following recordkeeping statements is NOT correct?
- 176 A principal is outside the United States during a remote act. What must the notary verify?
- 183 Which term means a third-party process affirming the validity of government-issued ID data?
- 191 Which statement about Part 182 records is legally accurate?
- 198 When an instrument requires an oath or affirmation, what must the notary include regardless of county of qualification?
- 205 Which of the following statements about electronic-notary registration is NOT correct?
- 210 Which statement about the defined term "principal" is NOT correct?
- 214 Under Executive Law §135-c, an "electronic record" means information that is:
- 219 Which communication-technology feature is specifically mentioned in connection with a remotely located individual who has a vision, hearing, or speech impairment?
- 224 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 228 A registered electronic notary is physically in New Jersey during a remote session for a New York document, while the signer is in Buffalo. May the notary complete the electronic notarial act from New Jersey?
- 233 Which term in Executive Law §135-c means information created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means?
- 239 Which statement about communication technology is legally accurate?
- 255 Who must perform credential analysis for a remote electronic notarization?
- 264 A New York electronic notary in Manhattan is asked to notarize an electronic record for a signer physically in France. The record will be filed in a New York federal court. Which statement is correct?
- 269 Which of the following statements about credential analysis is NOT correct?
- 276 Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a reliable electronic signature under New York's rules?
- 282 An electronic notary reviews a record presented by a person claiming to sign for a company, but the record and surrounding evidence do not satisfy the notary that the person has representative capacity. What is the safer exam answer?
- 288 When the remotely appearing individual is personally known to the electronic notary, satisfactory evidence of identity may be established by:
- 293 During a remote act, the platform lets the notary and signer talk live but does not let the notary capture both sides of the ID card and does not preserve a tamper-evident record of changes. Which statement is correct?
- 298 Under New York's rules, identity proofing must meet at least which standard?
- 305 Under Part 182, records kept by a notary must be capable of being produced to:
- 314 A notary uses a secure third-party storage service for Part 182 records, protected by password-based access controls. Which statement is correct?
- 321 Which of the following statements about communication technology is NOT correct?
- 329 Under 19 NYCRR §182.2, “personal appearance” for a notarial act means presence:
- 336 Under Part 182, a “public key infrastructure” is best understood as:
- 337 A principal appears remotely from France before a New York electronic notary. During the recorded session, the principal confirms the record will be filed with a United States agency. The notary is physically in Manhattan and the platform otherwise complies with Part 182. Which statement is correct?
- 343 Under 19 NYCRR §182.9(c), records kept for electronic notarial acts must be: 2026
- 387 Regarding communication technology in remote notarization, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 388 What is credential analysis in the Part 182 framework?
- 389 A remotely located signer is not personally known to the notary. Which combination best matches New York's regulatory identity requirements?
- 390 Regarding remote-audio-video retention rules, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 391 Which statement about credential analysis under 19 NYCRR §182.6 is most accurate? 2026
- 392 Regarding whether electronic notarization is mandatory, which statement is NOT correct? 2026
- 393 A subpoena or lawful request seeks records maintained for an electronic notarial act. Which statement is most accurate under Part 182?
- 439 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 440 A New York electronic notary located in Albany conducts a recorded remote act for a principal in Paris concerning a deed for Florida property. The signer is outside the United States. Which fact must be verified during the act?
- 441 For an electronic notary’s signature to be reliable under Part 182, which combination is required?
- 442 A remote signer is not personally known to the electronic notary. The signer shows a current passport on camera and answers one identity question, but no third-party credential analysis is used. What is the best answer?
- 443 Under 19 NYCRR §182.6, credential analysis must, at a minimum:
- 444 Communication technology under Part 182 must:
- 445 A company tells its employees they may use only electronic notarization for every transaction and forbids paper-based notarization. A commissioned notary also refuses a remote act because the principal seems confused and unsure. Which answer is best?
- 446 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 458 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Part 182 records?
- 459 Which communication-technology feature is expressly required by 19 NYCRR §182.8(a)(2)?
- 464 What may NOT be included in the required audio-video recording under 19 NYCRR §182.8(b)?
- 472 What must the remote online notarial certificate state under Executive Law §135-c(5)(d)?
- 478 Which requirement belongs to a reliable electronic signature under Executive Law §135-c(5)(b)?
- 484 For an electronic notarial act, what additional information must records identify under 19 NYCRR §182.9(a)(6)?
- 489 Which of the following statements is NOT correct about communication technology under 19 NYCRR §182.8?
- 493 A principal is physically outside the United States during a remote notarization. Under Executive Law §135-c(4)(a), when may the act still proceed?
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