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Notary Final 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
C
Terms in this set (142)
Total Commission fee for appointment of $60 ($20 for filing oath of office - which goes to county clerk)
notary public and $40 for appointment (which goes to secretary of state)
Change of name or Address $10
Duplicate Identification Card $10
Filing Certificate of official character $10
Issuance of Certificate of official character $5
Authentication Certificate $3
Oath or affirmation $2
Acknowledgment (each person) $2
Proof of execution $2
Swearing witness $2
Protest of note, commercial paper, etc. $.75
Each additional notice of protest (limit 5) $.10
each
Acknowledgment a declaration that is made before an official (example: notary
public) that under the person's free act and deed he did
execute the instrument
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Administrator One of an estate is appointed by the court (usually Surrogate's
or supreme court) which empowers him to manage the affairs
of the decedent (dead person). The court appoints an
administrator where a person dies without leaving a will, or
leaves a will without naming an executor
Affiant An affidavit (a sworn to or affirmed written statement) is
signed by a person called the affiant
Affidavit Is a signed statement that is sworn to by the person signing it.
An affidavit is sworn to in front of a notary public or other
officer w/ authority to administer an oath
Affirmation A person who does not want to take an oath (because of
religious, ethical or other reasons) may affirm as to the
truthfulness of his statements. The act of affirming is called
affirmation. An affirmation is just as binding as an oath.
Apostile An apostle is an authentication of a notarized document or
county clerk certified document. It is issued by the
Department of State. It is attached to the document and may
be used internationally.
Attest To attest is to be present at the execution of a written
instrument and also to subscribe (sign) the written instrument
as a witness to the execution of the instrument.
Attestation Clause As it refers to wills, an attestation clause is the written portion
at the end of a will where the witnesses attest that the will was
executed in front of them and also state the procedural
manner of the execution of the will.
Authentication (notarial) A document that is signed by a notary may be authenticated
by a county clerk. The authentication is comprised of a
certificate issued by the county clerk and attached to the
document. The authentication verifies the notary public's
authority to act as a notary public. The authentication
certificate is called a "county clerk's certificate"
Bill of Sale A bill of sale is a written document that is given by the vendor
(seller of personal property to the vendee (buyer). It passes
title from the vendor to vendee.
Certified Copy A certified copy may NOT be issued by a notary public. They
can only be issued by public officials who have custody of the
original and who can certify that the copy is a true copy of the
original on file.
Chattel Chattel means property that is personal in nature, such as
household goods. Chattel does NOT include real property
(land, buildings)
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Chattel Paper A written obligation to pay money for specific goods is known
as chattel paper
Codicil As it relates to wills, a codicil is an attachment to a will that
adds to or changes (modifies) the will in some way
Consideration is what is given in value to induce someone to enter into a
contract. Consideration examples are : property, money,
services, etc.
Contempt of court are actions which hinder the execution of court orders and
display disrespect of court authority
Contract A contract (an agreement between parties) can be oral or
written. For there to be a contract, there must be legal
consideration to enter into the contract.
Conveyance The instrument which creates, assigns, transfers or surrenders
an interest in real property is called a conveyance.
Deponent me ants the same as affiant. A deponent is a person who signs
the deposition and makes an oath to a written statement.
Deposition is testimony taken before an authorized official (such as a
notary public). It is taken out of court w/ the intention of using
it at a hearing/trial.
Duress Exercising unlawful constraint on a person with the intention
of forcing him to do certain acts which may be against the
person's will
Escrow is depositing an instrument w/o a person who on the
occurrence of the event must give the instrument to a
designated person. Escrow is often used during the sale of a
building.
Executor is a person designated (named) in a will to carry out the
instructions of the deceased that are listen in the will
Ex parte (one sided) A court proceeding is ex parte (one sided) when it is
conducted w/ only one of the parties being present (plaintiff
or defendant)
Felony A felony is an offense for which a sentence of imprisonment of
more than a year (or death) may be imposed. Imprisonment
for felonies is an a NYS prison.
Guardian A person in charge of another person's property or person
(usually relates to guardians of minors)
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Notary Final 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
C
Terms in this set (142)
Total Commission fee for appointment of $60 ($20 for filing oath of office - which goes to county clerk)
notary public and $40 for appointment (which goes to secretary of state)
Change of name or Address $10
Duplicate Identification Card $10
Filing Certificate of official character $10
Issuance of Certificate of official character $5
Authentication Certificate $3
Oath or affirmation $2
Acknowledgment (each person) $2
Proof of execution $2
Swearing witness $2
Protest of note, commercial paper, etc. $.75
Each additional notice of protest (limit 5) $.10
each
Acknowledgment a declaration that is made before an official (example: notary
public) that under the person's free act and deed he did
execute the instrument
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Administrator One of an estate is appointed by the court (usually Surrogate's
or supreme court) which empowers him to manage the affairs
of the decedent (dead person). The court appoints an
administrator where a person dies without leaving a will, or
leaves a will without naming an executor
Affiant An affidavit (a sworn to or affirmed written statement) is
signed by a person called the affiant
Affidavit Is a signed statement that is sworn to by the person signing it.
An affidavit is sworn to in front of a notary public or other
officer w/ authority to administer an oath
Affirmation A person who does not want to take an oath (because of
religious, ethical or other reasons) may affirm as to the
truthfulness of his statements. The act of affirming is called
affirmation. An affirmation is just as binding as an oath.
Apostile An apostle is an authentication of a notarized document or
county clerk certified document. It is issued by the
Department of State. It is attached to the document and may
be used internationally.
Attest To attest is to be present at the execution of a written
instrument and also to subscribe (sign) the written instrument
as a witness to the execution of the instrument.
Attestation Clause As it refers to wills, an attestation clause is the written portion
at the end of a will where the witnesses attest that the will was
executed in front of them and also state the procedural
manner of the execution of the will.
Authentication (notarial) A document that is signed by a notary may be authenticated
by a county clerk. The authentication is comprised of a
certificate issued by the county clerk and attached to the
document. The authentication verifies the notary public's
authority to act as a notary public. The authentication
certificate is called a "county clerk's certificate"
Bill of Sale A bill of sale is a written document that is given by the vendor
(seller of personal property to the vendee (buyer). It passes
title from the vendor to vendee.
Certified Copy A certified copy may NOT be issued by a notary public. They
can only be issued by public officials who have custody of the
original and who can certify that the copy is a true copy of the
original on file.
Chattel Chattel means property that is personal in nature, such as
household goods. Chattel does NOT include real property
(land, buildings)
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Chattel Paper A written obligation to pay money for specific goods is known
as chattel paper
Codicil As it relates to wills, a codicil is an attachment to a will that
adds to or changes (modifies) the will in some way
Consideration is what is given in value to induce someone to enter into a
contract. Consideration examples are : property, money,
services, etc.
Contempt of court are actions which hinder the execution of court orders and
display disrespect of court authority
Contract A contract (an agreement between parties) can be oral or
written. For there to be a contract, there must be legal
consideration to enter into the contract.
Conveyance The instrument which creates, assigns, transfers or surrenders
an interest in real property is called a conveyance.
Deponent me ants the same as affiant. A deponent is a person who signs
the deposition and makes an oath to a written statement.
Deposition is testimony taken before an authorized official (such as a
notary public). It is taken out of court w/ the intention of using
it at a hearing/trial.
Duress Exercising unlawful constraint on a person with the intention
of forcing him to do certain acts which may be against the
person's will
Escrow is depositing an instrument w/o a person who on the
occurrence of the event must give the instrument to a
designated person. Escrow is often used during the sale of a
building.
Executor is a person designated (named) in a will to carry out the
instructions of the deceased that are listen in the will
Ex parte (one sided) A court proceeding is ex parte (one sided) when it is
conducted w/ only one of the parties being present (plaintiff
or defendant)
Felony A felony is an offense for which a sentence of imprisonment of
more than a year (or death) may be imposed. Imprisonment
for felonies is an a NYS prison.
Guardian A person in charge of another person's property or person
(usually relates to guardians of minors)
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