NYS Notary Exam 2023 With Complete Solution Graded and Already Passed.

Affiant CORRECT ANS - Notary publics are commissioned by who? CORRECT ANS - The Secretary of State What is the term of commission for a notary public? CORRECT ANS - 4 years Where is a notary public commissioned? CORRECT ANS - In his county of residence What should notaries, who expect to regularly sign docs in counties outside of their residence, do? CORRECT ANS - File a certificate of official character with other county What is not deemed to be NOT equivalent to a will's attestation clause? CORRECT ANS - A notary public executing an acknowledgment of the execution of a will What happens to a resident who moves out of state and no longer has an office in NY? CORRECT ANS - He vacates his office as a notary public The NY Secretary of State is the person upon whom process can be served upon a non-resident who...? CORRECT ANS - Accepts the office of notary public in this state True of false- a notary public must have a common school education, or equivalent, in order to be appointed? CORRECT ANS - True Upon application for reappointment, qualifying requirements may be waived if notary public applies within how many months of expiration? CORRECT ANS - 6 months Under which circumstances does the 6-month-from-expiration deadline not apply? (Reapplication) CORRECT ANS - When someone couldn't apply because they were in the armed forces, they have 1 year from the time they were (honorably) discharged. What must happen before a notary public can be removed from office? CORRECT ANS - The notary public must first be served with a copy of the charges against him, and he must be given an opportunity to be heard If you've been convicted of a felony in this state, you cannot be appointed as notary public: CORRECT ANS - Trick question! You can't be appointed if you've been convicted of a felony in ANY state In addition to being convicted of a felony, what other offenses would bar you from being appointed as a notary public? CORRECT ANS - Illegal using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon; making or possessing burglar's instruments; buying, receiving, or criminally possessing stolen property; unlawful entry of a building; aiding escape from prison; unlawfully possessing or distributing habit forming narcotic drugs; draft act violations; vagrancy or prostitution (w/ no executive pardon or certificate of good conduct from parole board) How much is the application fee? CORRECT ANS - $60 (non-refundable) What information can be found on the notary public ID card? CORRECT ANS - Name, address, county, and commission term When is a notary public appointed? CORRECT ANS - On the 10th day of the following month (after application) What is the application fee for reappointment? CORRECT ANS - $60 What is the fee for a certification of notorial signature? CORRECT ANS - $3 What is the fee for change of name or address, to replace a lost/destroyed/damaged ID card, or for a certificate of official character? CORRECT ANS - $10 A person removed from this office is not eligible for appointment again to the same office and may no longer appoint to the office of notary public: CORRECT ANS - Commissioner of Deeds for the City of NY If the Commissioner of Deeds for the City of NY was removed from office, and he signs or executes any instrument (either as Commissioner of Deeds or as a notary public) after knowledge of such remover, he is guilty of what? CORRECT ANS - A misdemeano