Notary Public - NYS Exam Questions
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A notary may take an affidavit over the telephone:
(A) if he is personally acquainted with the individual making the affidavit.
(B) if the notary knew the individual for more than five years.
(C) both A and B.
(D) never - CORRECT ANSWER-(D) never.
(A) - CORRECT ANSWER-When a notary is guilty of any misconduct, the
injured party can bring action for damages against:
(A) the notary.
(B) the affiant only.
(C) the secretary of state.
(D) none of the above.
,(B) - CORRECT ANSWER-The notary is expected to advise persons coming
before her as to the law concerning the papers they present for her certification.
This statement is:
(A) true
(B) false
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is a notary authorized to achknowledge a
signature:
(A) if she is familiar with the signature and has a reputable person who witnessed
the signing.
(B) if a photocopy of the signature is presented to her.
(C) only when the person requesting ackowledgement is physically present and
signs in the presense of the notary.
(D) none of the above.
(A) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is an individual permitted to advertise that he is
a duly appointed notary republic?
(A) only after obtaining his appointment from the state.
(B) whenever he wishes as long as the advertisement is not misleading or a
misrepresentation.
(C) only in newspaper advertising.
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,(D) none of the above.
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is an attorney able to act as a notary?
(A) never.
(B) any time she wishes because attorneys are automatically notaries.
(C) only if she has paid the appropriate fee for appointment and obtains the
appointment.
(D) only if there are no other notaries present.
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-A formal declaration before a duly authorized officer
by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and
deed is called a(n):
(A) affidavit
(B) attestation
(C) codicil
(D) acknowledgment
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is required for an oath or
affirmation to be valid?
1- It must be taken by swearing on a copy of a bible.
2- The person swearing or affirming must personally be in the presence of the
notary public.
, 3- The person unequivocally swears or affirms that what he states is true.
4- The person swears or affirms as of that time.
5- The person conscientiously takes upon himself the obligation of an oath.
(A) 1 Only
(B) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(C) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
(D) all of the above.
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-A notary whose commission has already expired may
still act while awaiting to renew his appointment during how long a period of time?
(A) 30 Days
(B) 60 Days
(C) six months
(D) no period of time once an appointment has expired, a notary public may not
act until her renewal has been received.
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-A notary whose commission expires may apply for re-
appointment as a notary public within how long a period without having to re-
qualify for the appointment?
(A) 30 days
(B) 60 days
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A notary may take an affidavit over the telephone:
(A) if he is personally acquainted with the individual making the affidavit.
(B) if the notary knew the individual for more than five years.
(C) both A and B.
(D) never - CORRECT ANSWER-(D) never.
(A) - CORRECT ANSWER-When a notary is guilty of any misconduct, the
injured party can bring action for damages against:
(A) the notary.
(B) the affiant only.
(C) the secretary of state.
(D) none of the above.
,(B) - CORRECT ANSWER-The notary is expected to advise persons coming
before her as to the law concerning the papers they present for her certification.
This statement is:
(A) true
(B) false
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is a notary authorized to achknowledge a
signature:
(A) if she is familiar with the signature and has a reputable person who witnessed
the signing.
(B) if a photocopy of the signature is presented to her.
(C) only when the person requesting ackowledgement is physically present and
signs in the presense of the notary.
(D) none of the above.
(A) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is an individual permitted to advertise that he is
a duly appointed notary republic?
(A) only after obtaining his appointment from the state.
(B) whenever he wishes as long as the advertisement is not misleading or a
misrepresentation.
(C) only in newspaper advertising.
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,(D) none of the above.
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-When is an attorney able to act as a notary?
(A) never.
(B) any time she wishes because attorneys are automatically notaries.
(C) only if she has paid the appropriate fee for appointment and obtains the
appointment.
(D) only if there are no other notaries present.
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-A formal declaration before a duly authorized officer
by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and
deed is called a(n):
(A) affidavit
(B) attestation
(C) codicil
(D) acknowledgment
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is required for an oath or
affirmation to be valid?
1- It must be taken by swearing on a copy of a bible.
2- The person swearing or affirming must personally be in the presence of the
notary public.
, 3- The person unequivocally swears or affirms that what he states is true.
4- The person swears or affirms as of that time.
5- The person conscientiously takes upon himself the obligation of an oath.
(A) 1 Only
(B) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(C) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
(D) all of the above.
(D) - CORRECT ANSWER-A notary whose commission has already expired may
still act while awaiting to renew his appointment during how long a period of time?
(A) 30 Days
(B) 60 Days
(C) six months
(D) no period of time once an appointment has expired, a notary public may not
act until her renewal has been received.
(C) - CORRECT ANSWER-A notary whose commission expires may apply for re-
appointment as a notary public within how long a period without having to re-
qualify for the appointment?
(A) 30 days
(B) 60 days
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