NYS Notary Test with Multiple Choice 2025

Who Commissions notaries public? A. State Comptroller B. County Clerks C. Attorney General D. Secretary of State - Correct Ans-D. Secretary of State The application fee for a notary public commission is? A. $40 B. $60 C. $80 D $90 - Correct Ans-B. $60 An application for a notary public commission must be submitted to? A. County Clerk B. Local civil court C. Division of Licensing Services D. None of the above - Correct Ans-C. Division of Licensing Services Which of the following is correct? An application for a notary public commission must include? A. $45 filing fee B. A photograph of the applicant C. A copy of the applicant's social security card D. Oath of office which must be sworn and notarized - Correct Ans-D. Oath of office which must be sworn and notarized A "pass slip" showing that the applicant passed the notary exam must be submitted along with? A. application for citizenship B. application for a notary public commission C. application for non driver state I.D. D. None of the above. - Correct Ans-B. application for a notary public commission Notary public examinations are regularly scheduled? A. throughout NYS B. in NYC and Albany only C. only in counties with a population of over 1,000,000 D. None of the above - Correct Ans-A. throughout NYS An individual who is an attorney? NYS NYS A. cannot be a notary public B. can be a notary public if admitted to practice in NYS. C. must be a notary public in all cases D. None of the above - Correct Ans-B. can be a notary public if admitted to practice in NYS. The term of a commission of a notary public is: A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years - Correct Ans-B. 4 years Where are the notaries public commissioned? A. in their county of birth B. in their city of preference C. in their county of residence D. None of the above - Correct Ans-C. in their county of residence Which of the following is not correct? After the Secretary of State approves an applicant for a notary public commission, he forwards the following to the appropriate county clerk? A. the original oath of office B. the signature of the notary public C. the original social security card of the applicant D. the notary public commission - Correct Ans-C. the original social security card of the applicant Who maintains a record of the notaries public commissions and signatures? A. the city comptroller B. the county clerk C. the Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court D. None of the above - Correct Ans-B. the county clerk The public may obtain a certificate of the notarial signature at the? A. mayor's office B. office of the attorney general C. county clerk's office D. None of the above - Correct Ans-C. county clerk's office If a non-resident attorney or person becomes a notary, the oath of office and signature must be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county where? A. the attorney passed his bar exam B. the person or attorney live C. the office or place of business is located in NYS D. None of the above - Correct Ans-C. the office or place of business is located in NYS NYS NYS Acknowledgments and affidavits? A. may not be taken over the phone B. may be taken over the phone if the affiant is ill C. maybe taken over the phone if the affiant is a non-resident D. None of the above - Correct Ans-A. may not be taken over the phone Which of the following may be used when a person conscientiously declines to take an oath? 1. "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?" 2. "Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?" A. 1 only is correct B. Both 1 and 2 are correct C. 2 only is correct D. Neither 1 not 2 are correct - Correct Ans-C. 2 only is correct Which of the following 4 statements is false? A notary public? A. may not give advice on the law B. may not ask for and get legal business to refer to a lawyer with whom he has business or receives consideration for sending the business. C. may agree to divide his fees with a lawyer D. may not advertise that he has powers not given to the notary by the laws under which the attorney was appointed - Correct Ans-C. May agree to divide his fees with a lawyer The jurisdiction of notaries public is? A. the county of residence only B. the county of place of business only C. the city of residence or place of business only D. co-extensive with the boundaries of New York State - Correct Ans-D. co-extensive with the boundaries of New York State Which of the following is false? For a person to be appointed notary public he must be: A. a citizen of the United States B. a resident of NYS or have a place of business in NYS C. a foreign national D. not convicted of a felony - Correct Ans-C. a foreign national Which of the following appears on a notary public identification card? 1. appointee's name and address 2. county and commission term A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 NYS NYS D. Neither 1 nor 2 - Correct Ans-C. Both 1 and 2 The commission and a certified copy or original oath of office and official signature, and $______from the application fee shall be sent by the Secretary of State to the county clerk where the appointee resides by the __________ day of the following month? A. $20.....20th B. $10.....10th C. $10.....20th D. $20.....10th - Correct Ans-D. $20.....10th The county clerk collects a non-refundable application fee of $_____from each applicant for REAPPOINTMENT? A. $20 B. $40 C. $60 D. $80 - Correct Ans-C. $60 Except for changes made in a notary public's application for reappointment, the Secretary of State shall receive a fee of $_____for changing the name or address of the notary. A. $10 B. $20 C. $30 D. $40 - Correct Ans-A. $10 The Secretary of State may issue a duplicate I.D. card to a notary to replace one that was lost, destroyed or damaged up the payment of a fee of $________. A. $60 B. $40 C. $20 D. $10 - Correct Ans-D. $10 When the Secretary of State issues a certificate of official character, he must collect a fee of $_____. A. $5 B. $10 C. $20 D. $30 - Correct Ans-B. $10 For each certificate of official character issued by a county clerk, the sum of $_____ shall be collected? A. $5 B. $10 C. $20 D. $30 - Correct Ans-A. $5 NYS NYS The fee for certification of a notarial signature issued by a county clerk is $________? A. $2 B. $3 C. $6 D. $10 - Correct Ans-B. $3 If a person who was removed from the office of commissioner of deeds (NYC) executes an instrument while posing as a commissioner of deeds, he shall be guilty of __________? A. a violation B. a felony C. a misdemeanor D. a petty offense - Correct Ans-C. a misdemeanor Which of the following two choices are correct? The following persons are eligible for the office of notary public: 1. a commissioner of elections 2. an inspector of elections A. Choice 1 only is correct B. Choice 2 only is correct C. Both choices 1 and 2 are correct D. Neither choice 1 nor choice 2 are correct - Correct Ans-C. Both choices 1 and 2 are correct Each county clerk must designate at least _________employee(s) from his office to act as a notary public and notarize documents for the public for free. A. one B. two C. three D. four - Correct Ans-A. one Which of the following are eligible to be appointed notaries public? 1. a member of the legislature 2. a sheriff A. 1 only is eligible for appointment B. 2 only is eligible for appointment C. Both 1 and 2 are eligible for appointment D. Neither 1 nor 2 are eligible for appointment - Correct Ans-A. 1 only is eligible for appointment Which of the following are correct? 1. A notary public may be disqualified to act if he has an interest in the case. 2. A notary public interested in a conveyance is not competent to take acknowledgment of an instrument. A. 1 only is correct B. 2 only is correct NYS NYS C. Both 1 and 2 are correct D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct - Correct Ans-C. Both 1 and 2 are correct Generally, a notary is entitled to a fee of $______for administering an oath or affirmation and certifying the same when required. A. $2 B. $4 C. $5 D. $6 - Correct Ans-A. $2 Generally, a notary is entitled to $______for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument (by one person). He is also entitled to $_______ for each additional person and also $______ for swearing a witness thereto. A. $2, $4, $6 B. $2, $2, $2 C. $4, $4, $4 D. None of the above - Correct Ans-B. $2, $2, $2 A notary public who is duly licensed as an attorney and counselor at law in NYS may in his discretion substitute the following for the words "Notary Public". A. Commissioner of NYS B. Qualified Commissioner C. Counselor at Law D. None of the above - Correct Ans-C. Counselor at Law Which of the following is the best answer? Section 142-a of the Executive Law states that an act of a notary or commissioner of