Notary Practice Test 1 Correct Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. The fee for a notary public commission is $60 B. The Secretary of State commissions notaries public C. The term of a notary public commission is 2 years D. Notary public examinations are scheduled throughout NYS - ANSWERSThe term of a notary public commission is 2 years Notaries public are commissioned in - A. Their city of residence B. The city where they are employed C. Their county of residence D. Their town or village of residence - ANSWERSTheir county of residence 3. Which of the following statements is not correct? No person shall be appointed as a notary public who has been convicted of ______________. - ANSWERSAny misdemeanor The county clerk and register of any county with whom a certificate of official character has been filed shall collect for the filing- A. $2 B. $4 C. $5 D. $10 - ANSWERS$10 A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary public is guilty of a - A. Violation B. Petty offense C. Misdemeanor D. Felony - ANSWERSMisdemeanor Which of the following is not eligible for the office of notary public? A. Commissioner of elections B. Sheriff C. Member of the legislature D. Inspector of elections - ANSWERSSheriff Fee for an oath or affirmation- A. $2 B. $4