New York Notary Exam Practice Test (solved)

If a notary refused to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary mobile services, what is the potential maximum jail sentence? One month Three months Six months One year - ANSWER-One year The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called: Qualified resident Official character Proof certificate None of the above - ANSWER-Proof certificate Which of the following is in the requirements to become a notary public in NY? Be at least 18 years old No special education or common school level Be a resident and/or a qualified non-resident resident All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above If a notary moves to another state but still works in NYS, he/she: Will pay an additional $15 out of state fee No longer is qualified Must get a NY driver's license Still is a qualified non-resident resident - ANSWER-Still is a qualified non-resident resident Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing instrument get unrecorded? If the notary public was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed If the notary public commission was expired If a NY notary notaries in another state All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit, you must? Administer an oath of office Administer an oath and fill out the Juart Require a government ID Do a protest for non-payment certificate - ANSWER-Administer an oath and fill out the Jurat What is the name of the location where the notary notarizes something? Protest for non-payment Venue Affidavit Mobile notary - ANSWER-Venue Which of the following activities may a non-attorney notary perform? Explain to people what they are signing Make a certified original certificate on a government document photocopy Contracts of marriage within NY borders Administer an oath of office for a military officer - ANSWER-Administer an oath of office for a military officer What is the county clerk fee for a certificate of official character? $200 $5.00 $11.00 No charge because it's a free service to the general public - ANSWER-$5.00 Which of the following acts can be performed by a NY notary on a Sunday? Certified original certificate of government doc. photocopy Affidavit Someone's signature to their own will by non-attorney notary A contract of marriage - ANSWER-Affidavit What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests? Conveyance Escrow Vendor receipt Duress - ANSWER-Conveyance Latin name for the words, "Sworn to me before this _____ day of ____" Pro se The oath The affirmation Jurat - ANSWER-Jurat What is a NYS notary public conflict of interest? Knowing the affiant personally When you like somebody When the document is from your company Legal consideration - ANSWER-Legal consideration A deponent is? One named in a will to carry out the provisions The testimony of a witness taken out of court under oath/affirmation An agreement Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition - ANSWER-Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? $.75 for the first one, $.10 thereafter with a limit of 5 $25 for unlimited within 24 hours $5 for the original and $.50 per copy $10 with a limit of 7 - ANSWER-$.75 for the first one, $.10 thereafter with a limit of 5 What is the name of what a notary places below the notary signature? Seal Stamp Statement of authority Certification - ANSWER-Statement of Authority Who approves the appointment of a notary public? The name appointed under and no other County Clerk Secretary of State Town judge where the notary resides - ANSWER-Secretary of State What is the fee for changing a name for marriage purposes and updating the State? The maiden name change fee is $10 Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes $5 to update the database $12 one-time fee - ANSWER-Free for anyone changing name for marriage purposes Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of an abandoned safety deposit box? A police officer of Sheriff A bank officer or employee of the lessor The lessee A notary public - ANSWER-A notary public Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk's office? Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge Translation certified by Translators Society of USA Affidavit service magistrate All of the above - ANSWER-Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? Can be summoned to a NYS tribunal hearing for license revocation Can go to criminal court as a defendant Can be sued for financial damages in a civil court All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above What do the two witnesses to a will sign? The witness approval proof certificate Attestation clauses ID verification form The affidavit - ANSWER-Attestation clauses What is a Chattel? Beef stock certificates Personal property such as household goods or fixtures The Latin word for Jurat The damages paid for wrongful notary public fees charged by a NY notary - ANSWER-Personal property such as household goods or fixtures Who issues certificates involved in various notary public procedures? The county clerk's offices The secretary of state's offices The notary public All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above What is an Executor? A document that verifies a notary's authority The placing of an instrument in the hands of a person as a depository The one named in a Will to carry out the provisions of the Will An instrument that modifies an already existing Will - ANSWER-The one named in a Will to carry out the provisions of the Will What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerk's Office? $2 $2 for each original signature witnessed $.75 for the first one and $.10 for the second one Notary services are free during normal business hours - ANSWER-Notary services are free during normal business hours What is the maximum jail sentence for a Class D felony? Seven years 1 year Three years There is no maximum sentence - ANSWER-Seven years What is the maximum sentence for a Class A misdemeanor? 1 year 5 years Probation for 3 years 6 months - ANSWER-1 year What is the maximum sentence for a Class E felony? 4 years 7 years 3 years There is no limit. The judge can do what they decide is fair - ANSWER-4 years What is the mandatory sentence for a Class D felony convictions? 4 years 7 years 3 years There is no minimal sentence because the judge decides - ANSWER-3 years What is the sentence for Class 2X felonies? There is no Class 2X felony Class D felony, 2nd offense 3 to 7 years Class E felony, 1st offense 3 to 4 years The DA will decide with the judge in private - ANSWER-There is no Class 2X felony What is an Apostille? Something certified for international use A notary application Class D felony The administrator of a Will appointed by the Court - ANSWER-Something certified for international use Where is the notary public law located? The public officer's law aka notary public license law At the local library The county clerk's hearing offices The county clerk's authentication office - ANSWER-The public officer's law aka notary public license law What was completed by a County Clerk when issuing an "Authentication Certificate" and charging a $3 fee? Verified the voter registration Verified the notary public signature is authentic Certification of the notary court involvment All of the above - ANSWER-Verified the notary public signature is authentic Which of the following is "Professional Misconduct?" When a notary does something while aware it is not procedurally correct Notarizing knowing there is a fake ID involved When the notar