NOTARY 234 EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Oath - ANS-A verbal pledge given by the person taking it that his statements are
made under an immediate sense of this responsibility to God, who will punish the
affiant if the statements are false.
An oath is valid when... - ANS-First, the person swearing or affirming must
personally be in the presence of the notary public
Secondly, that the person unequivocally swears or affirms that what he states is
true
Thirdly, that he swears or affirms as of that time
Lastly, that the person conscientiously takes upon himself the obligation of an
oath.
Plaintiff - ANS-A person who starts a suit or brings an action against another.
Power of Attorney - ANS-A written statement by an individual giving another
person the power to act for him.
Proof - ANS-The formal declaration made by a subscribing witness to the
execution of an instrument setting forth his place of residence, that he knew the
person described in and who executed the instrument and that he saw such
person execute such instrument.
Protest - ANS-A formal statement in writing by a notary public, under seal, that a
certain bill of exchange or promissory note was on a certain day presented for
payment, or acceptance, and that such payment or acceptance was refused.
Seal - ANS-The laws of the State of New York do not require the use of seals by
notaries public.
If a seal is used, it should sufficiently identify the notary public, his authority and
jurisdiction.
It is the opinion of the Department of State that the only inscription required is the
name of the notary and the words "Notary Public for the State of New York."
, Signature of Notary Public includes... - ANS-1. A notary public must sign the name
under which he was appointed and no other.
2. Venue
3. Printed name
4. The words "Notary Public State of New York"
5. The name of the county in which he is qualified
6. Date upon which his commission expires
Statute - ANS-A law established by an act of the Legislature.
Statute of Frauds - ANS-State law which provides that certain contracts must be in
writing or partially complied with, in order to be enforceable at law.
Statute of Limitations - ANS-A law that limits the time within which a criminal
prosecution or a civil action must be started.
Subordination Clause - ANS-A clause which permits the placing of a mortgage at a
later date which takes priority over an existing mortgage.
Sunday restrictions -- - ANS-A notary public may administer an oath or take an
affidavit or acknowledgment on Sunday.
However, a deposition cannot be taken on Sunday in a civil proceeding.
Swear - ANS-This term includes every mode authorized by law for administering
an oath.
Taking an Acknowledgment - ANS-The act of the person named in an instrument
telling the notary public that he is the person named in the instrument and
acknowledging that he executed such instrument; also includes the act of the
notary public in obtaining satisfactory evidence of the identity of the person
whose acknowledgment is taken.
Venue - ANS-The geographical place where a notary public takes an affidavit or
acknowledgment. Every affidavit or certificate of acknowledgment should show
on its face the venue of the notarial act.
Ex: "State of New York, County of (New York) ss.:".
Will - ANS-The disposition of one's property to take effect after death.
Schedule of Fees - ANS-Authentication Certificate 3.00
Protest of Note, Commercial Paper, etc. .75
Ea additional Notice of Protest (limit 5) each .10
Oath or Affirmation 2.00
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Oath - ANS-A verbal pledge given by the person taking it that his statements are
made under an immediate sense of this responsibility to God, who will punish the
affiant if the statements are false.
An oath is valid when... - ANS-First, the person swearing or affirming must
personally be in the presence of the notary public
Secondly, that the person unequivocally swears or affirms that what he states is
true
Thirdly, that he swears or affirms as of that time
Lastly, that the person conscientiously takes upon himself the obligation of an
oath.
Plaintiff - ANS-A person who starts a suit or brings an action against another.
Power of Attorney - ANS-A written statement by an individual giving another
person the power to act for him.
Proof - ANS-The formal declaration made by a subscribing witness to the
execution of an instrument setting forth his place of residence, that he knew the
person described in and who executed the instrument and that he saw such
person execute such instrument.
Protest - ANS-A formal statement in writing by a notary public, under seal, that a
certain bill of exchange or promissory note was on a certain day presented for
payment, or acceptance, and that such payment or acceptance was refused.
Seal - ANS-The laws of the State of New York do not require the use of seals by
notaries public.
If a seal is used, it should sufficiently identify the notary public, his authority and
jurisdiction.
It is the opinion of the Department of State that the only inscription required is the
name of the notary and the words "Notary Public for the State of New York."
, Signature of Notary Public includes... - ANS-1. A notary public must sign the name
under which he was appointed and no other.
2. Venue
3. Printed name
4. The words "Notary Public State of New York"
5. The name of the county in which he is qualified
6. Date upon which his commission expires
Statute - ANS-A law established by an act of the Legislature.
Statute of Frauds - ANS-State law which provides that certain contracts must be in
writing or partially complied with, in order to be enforceable at law.
Statute of Limitations - ANS-A law that limits the time within which a criminal
prosecution or a civil action must be started.
Subordination Clause - ANS-A clause which permits the placing of a mortgage at a
later date which takes priority over an existing mortgage.
Sunday restrictions -- - ANS-A notary public may administer an oath or take an
affidavit or acknowledgment on Sunday.
However, a deposition cannot be taken on Sunday in a civil proceeding.
Swear - ANS-This term includes every mode authorized by law for administering
an oath.
Taking an Acknowledgment - ANS-The act of the person named in an instrument
telling the notary public that he is the person named in the instrument and
acknowledging that he executed such instrument; also includes the act of the
notary public in obtaining satisfactory evidence of the identity of the person
whose acknowledgment is taken.
Venue - ANS-The geographical place where a notary public takes an affidavit or
acknowledgment. Every affidavit or certificate of acknowledgment should show
on its face the venue of the notarial act.
Ex: "State of New York, County of (New York) ss.:".
Will - ANS-The disposition of one's property to take effect after death.
Schedule of Fees - ANS-Authentication Certificate 3.00
Protest of Note, Commercial Paper, etc. .75
Ea additional Notice of Protest (limit 5) each .10
Oath or Affirmation 2.00
