NY Notary Practice Exam Q&A 2023 (Graded A)

If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services. What is the potential maximum jail sentence? - Answer- One Year The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called: - Answer- Proof Certificate Which of the following is in the requirements to become a Notary Public in New York? - Answer- Be at least 18 years old, No special education or common school level, and be a resident/qualified non-resident resident If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/she: - Answer- Is still a qualified non-resident resident Which of the following are errors a notary can make that will not make the foregoing instrument get unrecorded? - Answer- If the notary public was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed, if the notary public commission was expired, and if a New York notary notarizes in another state If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must? - Answer- Administer an Oath and fill out the Jurat What is the name of the location where the Notary notarizes something? - Answer- Venue Which of the following activities may a non-attorney Notary perform? - Answer- Administer and oath of office for a military officer What is the county clerk fee for a certificate of Official Character? - Answer- $5.00 Which of the following acts can be performed by a Notary Public on Sunday? - Answer- Affidavit What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests? - Answer- Conveyance Latin name for the words, "Sworn to before me this _______ day of ______." - Answer- Jurat What is a NYS Notary Public Conflict of interest? - Answer- legal consideration A deponent is? - Answer- Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? - Answer- .75 cents for the first one and .10 cents thereafter limit of 5 What is the name of what a Notary places below the Notary Signature? - Answer- Statement of Authority Who approves the appointment of a Notary Public? - Answer- Secretary of State What is the fee for changing name for marriage purposes and updating the State? - Answer- Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of a an abandoned safety deposit box? - Answer- A Notary Public Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk? - Answer- Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? - Answer- Can be summoned to a NYS tribunal hearing for license revocation, can go to criminal court as a defendant, and can be sued for $$ damages in Civil Court What do the two witnesses to a will sign? - Answer- Attestation clauses What is chattel? - Answer- Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures. Who issues certificates involved in various Notary Public procedures? - Answer- The county clerks offices, the secretary of states offices and the notary public What is an executor? - Answer- 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 Clerks Office? - Answer- Notary services are free during normal business hours What is the maximum jail sentence for a class D Felony? - Answer- 7 years What is the maximum sentence for a class A misdemeanor? - Answer- 1 year What is the maximum sentence for a class E Felony? - Answer- 4 years What is the mandatory sentence for a class D felony conviction? - Answer- 3 years What is the sentence for Class 2X Felonies? - Answer- There is no 2X felony. What is an apostle? - Answer- Some