NOTARY PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

1. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. The fee for a notary public commission is $60 B. The Secretary of State commissions notaries public C. The term of a notary public commission is 2 years D. Notary public examinations are scheduled throughout NYS CORRECT ANSWER The term of a notary public commission is 2 years Notaries public are commissioned in - A. Their city of residence B. The city where they are employed C. Their county of residence D. Their town or village of residence CORRECT ANSWER Their county of residence 3. Which of the following statements is not correct? No person shall be appointed as a notary public who has been convicted of ______________. CORRECT ANSWER Any misdemeanor The county clerk and register of any county with whom a certificate of official character has been filed shall collect for the filing- A. $2 B. $4 C. $5 D. $10 CORRECT ANSWER $10 A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary public is guilty of a - A. Violation B. Petty offense C. Misdemeanor D. Felony CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor Which of the following is not eligible for the office of notary public? A. Commissioner of elections B. Sheriff C. Member of the legislature D. Inspector of elections CORRECT ANSWER Sheriff Fee for an oath or affirmation- A. $2 B. $4 C. $5 D. $10 CORRECT ANSWER $2