NYS-New York State Notary Public License Exam 2023.

1. Notaries public are commissioned by : The Secretary of State 2. A/An may be appointed a notary public without an examination- : An *attorney* admitted to practice in New York State (bonus point: also exempt are officially appointed *Court Clerks* in the NY State court system) 3. True/False: Non-residents of New York State who have offices or places of business in the state may also become notaries. True. An office or place of business is sufficient. 4. *Notary Public* (The full definition, as laid out in NY state law.): A *public officer who executes acknowledgements of deeds or writings* in order to render them available as evidence of the facts therein contained; administers oaths and affirmation as to the truth of statements contained in papers or documents requiring the administration of an oath. 5. *Laches*: The delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights.