NYS NOTARY PUBLIC |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Under Title 19 NYCRR, Part 182, what is required for a notary public to perform electronic
notarizations?
A. Register the capability to notarize electronically with the secretary of state
B. Complete a state-approved training course
C. Obtain a Special License separate from the traditional notary commission
D. Have a written agreement with each client to use electronic notarization
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Register the capability to notarize electronically with the state
Question 2
In NYS, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for revocation of a Notary Public's
commission?
A. the Notary uses an unauthorized notarization platform
B. The Notary fails to register a change of address with the Secretary of State
C. The Notary notarizes documents using a signature stamp without personal presence due
to illness
D. The Notary preforms a notarization for a family member in a transaction where the notary
has no beneficial interest
CORRECT ANSWER
D. The Notary performs a notarization for a family member in a transaction where the
Notary has no beneficial interest
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,Question 3
Notary Public James encounters the following situation:
1. Susan, the owner of real property in New York State, personally appears before James to
acknowledge a deed transferring the property.
2. James knows Susan personally, so he does not require additional proof of her identity.
3. James completes the uniform certificate of acknowledgment from §309-a entirely in
English.
4. James includes in the certificate the date, Susan's name, and states that he is personally
acquainted with her. He does not include Susan's place of residence in the certificate, as she
is not a subscribing witness.
According to the New York State laws provided, which of James's actions comply with the
legal requirements?
A. Actions 1 and 2 only
B. Actions 1, 2, and 3 only
C. Actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
D. Actions 2, 3, and 4 only
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Question 4
Which of the following statements are TRUE concerning affidavits and the administration
of oaths under New York State notary law?
1. Unlike an acknowledgment, an affidavit requires that the affiant personally appear before
the notary and be administered an oath.
2. A corporation may take an oath for the purpose of making an affidavit if a duly authorized
representative signs on its behalf.
3. The willful making of a false affidavit constitutes perjury under Penal Law §210.00.
4. The personal appearance of the affiant before the notary is not required if the notary
already knows the affiant's signature.
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,A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 1 and 3 only
Question 5
In New York State, which of the following forms of identification can a notary public accept
to verify the identity of a signer, provided that the identification meets state guidelines for
security features and validity?
A. Employment identification card issued by an unknown local business
B. Expired U.S. Passport
C. Birth Certificate
D. Federally recognized, tribal photo ID
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Federally recognized, tribal photo ID
Question 6
Sandra, a New York notary public, performs an acknowledgment on a deed while her
commission is valid. However, she never properly filed her official oath with the county
clerk's office. Eight months after the acknowledgment, a party to the deed tries to
invalidate it solely because Sandra failed to file her oath. Which of the following
statements best describes the situation under the NYS Notary Public Law?
A. The deed is automatically invalid because the notary failed to file her official oath.
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, B. The deed must be re-executed and acknowledged by a different notary.
C. The deed remains valid, because this type of defect cannot be used to invalidate a notarial
act more than six months after it was performed.
D. The party challenging the deed can still invalidate it at any time once the defect is
discovered.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. The deed remains valid, because this type of defect cannot be used to invalidate a
notarial act more than six months after it was performed.
Question 7
In New York State, can a Notary Public notarize their own signature?
A. Yes, as long as it's for personal documents
B. No, notarizing one's own signature is a conflict of interest
C. Yes, but another Notary must be present to witness the act
D. Only if the document will not be used in New York State
CORRECT ANSWER
B. No, notarizing one's own signature is a conflict of interest
Question 8
What is a valid reason for a Notary Public in New York State to refuse to notarize a
document?
A. The document is in a foreign language, but the signer understands it.
B. The notarial certificate is in a language the Notary cannot understand.
C. The Notary personally knows the signer and can verify their identity.
D. The document pertains to a transaction involving real estate, and all parties agree to the
terms.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Under Title 19 NYCRR, Part 182, what is required for a notary public to perform electronic
notarizations?
A. Register the capability to notarize electronically with the secretary of state
B. Complete a state-approved training course
C. Obtain a Special License separate from the traditional notary commission
D. Have a written agreement with each client to use electronic notarization
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Register the capability to notarize electronically with the state
Question 2
In NYS, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for revocation of a Notary Public's
commission?
A. the Notary uses an unauthorized notarization platform
B. The Notary fails to register a change of address with the Secretary of State
C. The Notary notarizes documents using a signature stamp without personal presence due
to illness
D. The Notary preforms a notarization for a family member in a transaction where the notary
has no beneficial interest
CORRECT ANSWER
D. The Notary performs a notarization for a family member in a transaction where the
Notary has no beneficial interest
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,Question 3
Notary Public James encounters the following situation:
1. Susan, the owner of real property in New York State, personally appears before James to
acknowledge a deed transferring the property.
2. James knows Susan personally, so he does not require additional proof of her identity.
3. James completes the uniform certificate of acknowledgment from §309-a entirely in
English.
4. James includes in the certificate the date, Susan's name, and states that he is personally
acquainted with her. He does not include Susan's place of residence in the certificate, as she
is not a subscribing witness.
According to the New York State laws provided, which of James's actions comply with the
legal requirements?
A. Actions 1 and 2 only
B. Actions 1, 2, and 3 only
C. Actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
D. Actions 2, 3, and 4 only
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Question 4
Which of the following statements are TRUE concerning affidavits and the administration
of oaths under New York State notary law?
1. Unlike an acknowledgment, an affidavit requires that the affiant personally appear before
the notary and be administered an oath.
2. A corporation may take an oath for the purpose of making an affidavit if a duly authorized
representative signs on its behalf.
3. The willful making of a false affidavit constitutes perjury under Penal Law §210.00.
4. The personal appearance of the affiant before the notary is not required if the notary
already knows the affiant's signature.
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,A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 1 and 3 only
Question 5
In New York State, which of the following forms of identification can a notary public accept
to verify the identity of a signer, provided that the identification meets state guidelines for
security features and validity?
A. Employment identification card issued by an unknown local business
B. Expired U.S. Passport
C. Birth Certificate
D. Federally recognized, tribal photo ID
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Federally recognized, tribal photo ID
Question 6
Sandra, a New York notary public, performs an acknowledgment on a deed while her
commission is valid. However, she never properly filed her official oath with the county
clerk's office. Eight months after the acknowledgment, a party to the deed tries to
invalidate it solely because Sandra failed to file her oath. Which of the following
statements best describes the situation under the NYS Notary Public Law?
A. The deed is automatically invalid because the notary failed to file her official oath.
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, B. The deed must be re-executed and acknowledged by a different notary.
C. The deed remains valid, because this type of defect cannot be used to invalidate a notarial
act more than six months after it was performed.
D. The party challenging the deed can still invalidate it at any time once the defect is
discovered.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. The deed remains valid, because this type of defect cannot be used to invalidate a
notarial act more than six months after it was performed.
Question 7
In New York State, can a Notary Public notarize their own signature?
A. Yes, as long as it's for personal documents
B. No, notarizing one's own signature is a conflict of interest
C. Yes, but another Notary must be present to witness the act
D. Only if the document will not be used in New York State
CORRECT ANSWER
B. No, notarizing one's own signature is a conflict of interest
Question 8
What is a valid reason for a Notary Public in New York State to refuse to notarize a
document?
A. The document is in a foreign language, but the signer understands it.
B. The notarial certificate is in a language the Notary cannot understand.
C. The Notary personally knows the signer and can verify their identity.
D. The document pertains to a transaction involving real estate, and all parties agree to the
terms.
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