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NYS Notary version A
1. The secretary of State of New York may suspend or remove any Notary from office for
misconduct. This cannot be done without serving the Notary Public with a copy of the charges
and providing the Notary with which of the following?
A. A trial by jury
B. An opportunity to be heard
C. A hearing
D. Both B & C
Answer: D. Both B & C
Rationale: Due process requires the notary be given notice of charges and both an opportunity
to be heard and a hearing.
2. For taking a Proof of Execution by two people and swearing in three witnesses, the Notary
may collect the following fee:
A. $2.00
B. $4.00
C. $6.00
D. $10.00
Answer: D. $10.00
Rationale: Fees are calculated per notarial act, totaling $10.00 for the services described.
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3. If prepared by a Notary, which of the following is considered to be the Unlawful Practice of
Law (UPL).
A. Preparing a Mechanics Lien
B. Preparing a Power of Attorney
C. Preparing a Chattel Mortgage
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Notaries cannot prepare legal documents unless they are licensed attorneys.
4. Any non-resident Notary Public of the State of New York does NOT need to vacate the office
of a Notary if he/she does which of the following:
A. Retains a PO Box in NYS
B. Retains a place of business in NYS
C. Retains business ties in NYS
D. Shares an office with an Attorney
Answer: B. Retains a place of business in NYS
Rationale: Maintaining a place of business in New York allows a non-resident to remain
commissioned.
5. A New York Notary jurisdiction shall be co-extensive with which of the following?
A. His/her County of employment
B. His/her County of residence
C. The Tri-State area
D. The State of New York
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Answer: D. The State of New York
Rationale: A New York notary has authority statewide, not limited to a specific county.
6. The County Clerk shall collect the following fee from every Notary Public for filing a
Certificate of Official Character in a county other than that of a Notary's original commission.
A. $5.00
B. $10.00
C. $15.00
D. $20.00
Answer: B. $10.00
Rationale: The standard fee for filing this certificate is $10.00.
7. A Notary lives and is commissioned in Rockland County. The Notary works in Westchester
County, many of the documents notarized at the Notary's job needs to be authenticated. In which
County would the Signer go to get this authentication done?
A. Westchester
B. Rockland
C. Neither. This has to be done in Albany, New York
D. This can only be done in New York County
Answer: B. Rockland
Rationale: Authentication is done in the county where the notary is commissioned.
8. A Notary who refrains from performing a duty, which is imposed by law or inherent in the
nature of his/her office, may be guilty of?
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A. A felony
B. Criminal Contempt
C. A Tort
D. A Misdemeanor
Answer: D. A Misdemeanor
Rationale: Failure to perform official duties may result in misdemeanor charges.
9. A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public official having
custody of the original is known as a(n):
A. Affirmation
B. Authentication
C. Certified Copy
D. Acknowledgment
Answer: C. Certified Copy
Rationale: A certified copy is officially verified as a true copy of the original record.
10. To grant the right of usage in real property to another person for a term of years, life or at
will is best known as a:
A. Lien
B. Lease
C. Mortgage
D. Conveyance
Answer: B. Lease
Rationale: A lease grants the right to use property for a specified period.
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NYS Notary version A
1. The secretary of State of New York may suspend or remove any Notary from office for
misconduct. This cannot be done without serving the Notary Public with a copy of the charges
and providing the Notary with which of the following?
A. A trial by jury
B. An opportunity to be heard
C. A hearing
D. Both B & C
Answer: D. Both B & C
Rationale: Due process requires the notary be given notice of charges and both an opportunity
to be heard and a hearing.
2. For taking a Proof of Execution by two people and swearing in three witnesses, the Notary
may collect the following fee:
A. $2.00
B. $4.00
C. $6.00
D. $10.00
Answer: D. $10.00
Rationale: Fees are calculated per notarial act, totaling $10.00 for the services described.
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3. If prepared by a Notary, which of the following is considered to be the Unlawful Practice of
Law (UPL).
A. Preparing a Mechanics Lien
B. Preparing a Power of Attorney
C. Preparing a Chattel Mortgage
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Notaries cannot prepare legal documents unless they are licensed attorneys.
4. Any non-resident Notary Public of the State of New York does NOT need to vacate the office
of a Notary if he/she does which of the following:
A. Retains a PO Box in NYS
B. Retains a place of business in NYS
C. Retains business ties in NYS
D. Shares an office with an Attorney
Answer: B. Retains a place of business in NYS
Rationale: Maintaining a place of business in New York allows a non-resident to remain
commissioned.
5. A New York Notary jurisdiction shall be co-extensive with which of the following?
A. His/her County of employment
B. His/her County of residence
C. The Tri-State area
D. The State of New York
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Answer: D. The State of New York
Rationale: A New York notary has authority statewide, not limited to a specific county.
6. The County Clerk shall collect the following fee from every Notary Public for filing a
Certificate of Official Character in a county other than that of a Notary's original commission.
A. $5.00
B. $10.00
C. $15.00
D. $20.00
Answer: B. $10.00
Rationale: The standard fee for filing this certificate is $10.00.
7. A Notary lives and is commissioned in Rockland County. The Notary works in Westchester
County, many of the documents notarized at the Notary's job needs to be authenticated. In which
County would the Signer go to get this authentication done?
A. Westchester
B. Rockland
C. Neither. This has to be done in Albany, New York
D. This can only be done in New York County
Answer: B. Rockland
Rationale: Authentication is done in the county where the notary is commissioned.
8. A Notary who refrains from performing a duty, which is imposed by law or inherent in the
nature of his/her office, may be guilty of?
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A. A felony
B. Criminal Contempt
C. A Tort
D. A Misdemeanor
Answer: D. A Misdemeanor
Rationale: Failure to perform official duties may result in misdemeanor charges.
9. A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public official having
custody of the original is known as a(n):
A. Affirmation
B. Authentication
C. Certified Copy
D. Acknowledgment
Answer: C. Certified Copy
Rationale: A certified copy is officially verified as a true copy of the original record.
10. To grant the right of usage in real property to another person for a term of years, life or at
will is best known as a:
A. Lien
B. Lease
C. Mortgage
D. Conveyance
Answer: B. Lease
Rationale: A lease grants the right to use property for a specified period.
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