NYS New York State Notary Exam 2023 With Complete Solution Graded and Already Passed

Administrator - CORRECT ANS A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant - CORRECT ANS The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit. Affidavit - CORRECT ANS a signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths. The venue or county wherein it was sworn to should be accurately stated. [more.] Affirmation - CORRECT ANS A solemn declaration made by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath; it is equivalent to an oath and is just as binding; if a person has religious or conscientious scruples against taking an oath, the notary public should have the person affirm. [more...] Apostile - CORRECT ANS Department of State authentication attached to a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use. Attest - CORRECT ANS To witness the execution of a written instrument, at the request of the person who makes it, and subscribe the same as a witness. Attestation Clause - CORRECT ANS The clause (e.g., at the end of a will) wherein the witness certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same. Authentication (Notarial) - CORRECT ANS A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any certificate of proof or acknowledgment or oath signed by a notary; this county clerk's certificate authenticates or verifies the authority of the notary public to act as such. Bill of Sale - CORRECT ANS A written instrument given to pass title of personal property from vendor to vendee. Certified Copy - CORRECT ANS A copy of a public record signed and certified as a true copy by the public official having custody of the original. A notary public has no authority to issue certified copies. Notaries must not certify to the authenticity of legal documents and other papers required to be filed with foreign consular officers. Within this prohibition are certificated of the following type: United States of America, State of New York, County of New York: [more...] Chattel - CORRECT ANS Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures. Chattel Paper - CORRECT ANS A writing or writings which evidence both an obligation to pay money and a security interest in a lease or specific goods. The agreement which creates or provides for the security interest is known as a security agreement. Codicil - CORRECT ANS An instrument made subsequent to a will and modifying it in some respect. Consideration - CORRECT ANS Anything of value given to induce entering into a contract; it may be money, personal services, or even love and affection. Contempt of Court - CORRECT ANS Behavior disrespectful of the authority of a court which disrupts the execution of court orders. Contract - CORRE