NEW YORK STATE NOTARY EXAM
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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How long is a term for a notary public -ANSWER ✔✔4 years
Who appoints a notary public? -ANSWER ✔✔Notaries Public are appointed by
the Secretary of State
Notaries public are commissioned in ______________________ -ANSWER
✔✔their county of residence.
A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor can be appointed as a notary
public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔True
To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be: -ANSWER ✔✔To be eligible for
appointment, a notary must be:
1) A citizen of the United States
2) AND a NYS resident OR have a place of business in NYS.
3) Lawful permanent residents are also eligible.
A person who has been convicted of unlawful entry of a building can be appointed
as a notary public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔False
A person who has been convicted of illegal possession of a pistol or dangerous
weapon cannot be appointed as a notary public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔True
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WELL ELABORATED !!!
How long is a term for a notary public -ANSWER ✔✔4 years
Who appoints a notary public? -ANSWER ✔✔Notaries Public are appointed by
the Secretary of State
Notaries public are commissioned in ______________________ -ANSWER
✔✔their county of residence.
A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor can be appointed as a notary
public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔True
To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be: -ANSWER ✔✔To be eligible for
appointment, a notary must be:
1) A citizen of the United States
2) AND a NYS resident OR have a place of business in NYS.
3) Lawful permanent residents are also eligible.
A person who has been convicted of unlawful entry of a building can be appointed
as a notary public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔False
A person who has been convicted of illegal possession of a pistol or dangerous
weapon cannot be appointed as a notary public. True /False -ANSWER ✔✔True
