NY Notary Public Exam Prep Questions & Answers 2023/2024

NY Notary Public Exam Prep Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Acknowledgment - ANSWER-A formal declaration before a duly authorized officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such execution is his act and deed. Administrator - ANSWER-A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Affiant - ANSWER-The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an Affidavit. Affidavit - ANSWER-A a signed statement, duly sworn by the maker thereof, before a Notary Public or other officer authorized to administer Oaths. Affirmation - ANSWER-A solemn declaration by persons who conscientiously decline taking an Oath. Apostille - ANSWER-Department of State authentication attached to a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use. Attest - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-That clause (e.g., at the end of a will) wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same. Authentication (Notarial) - ANSWER-A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any certificate of proof, 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. (See 133 Executive Law) Bill of Sale - ANSWER-A written instrument given to pass title of personal property from vendor to vendee.