NY State Notary Exam
Who appoints and reappoints NY state notaries? - Answer-The NY Secretary of State
How long is the term of a notary? - Answer-4 years
How is a person deemed eligible to be appointed as a notary in NY? - Answer-A person must be a
resident or have a place of business in NYS
What happens if the notary moves out of state? - Answer-They may remain a notary as long as the place
of business is still within NYS.
Can a person who is not a resident and does not have a place of business within NYS become a notary? -
Answer-No
Whom is the designated person to process legal papers against an out of state notary? - Answer-The
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State must be satisfied that a notary applicant is: - Answer-1. Of good moral character
2. Has the equivalent of a common school education
3. Is familiar with duties and responsibilities of notary.
, A notary must apply for reappointment within what time frame expiration of the current notary? -
Answer-6 months
The Secretary of State can waive reappointment requirements under what circumstances? - Answer-The
person is in the US armed forces and:
1. The discharge is not dishonorable
2. He applied one year within his discharge
Before suspending or removing a notary public, the Secretary of State must... - Answer-Give the notary a
copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard
Can a person convicted of a crime be appointed as a notary? - Answer-No, unless the Secretary of State
finds the conviction does not constitute a bar to employment
What is Executive law 131? - Answer-Procedures of appointment, fees and commissions
What does a notary applicant need to submit to the Secretary of State? - Answer-1. A notary public
application
2. An oath of office
How much is the notary application fee? - Answer-$60
What information is on the notary ID card? - Answer-The name, address, county and commission term
of the notary.
The Secretary of State sends notary applicant materials to - Answer-The county clerk
What does the Secretary of State submit to the county clerk? - Answer-1. The commission
Who appoints and reappoints NY state notaries? - Answer-The NY Secretary of State
How long is the term of a notary? - Answer-4 years
How is a person deemed eligible to be appointed as a notary in NY? - Answer-A person must be a
resident or have a place of business in NYS
What happens if the notary moves out of state? - Answer-They may remain a notary as long as the place
of business is still within NYS.
Can a person who is not a resident and does not have a place of business within NYS become a notary? -
Answer-No
Whom is the designated person to process legal papers against an out of state notary? - Answer-The
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State must be satisfied that a notary applicant is: - Answer-1. Of good moral character
2. Has the equivalent of a common school education
3. Is familiar with duties and responsibilities of notary.
, A notary must apply for reappointment within what time frame expiration of the current notary? -
Answer-6 months
The Secretary of State can waive reappointment requirements under what circumstances? - Answer-The
person is in the US armed forces and:
1. The discharge is not dishonorable
2. He applied one year within his discharge
Before suspending or removing a notary public, the Secretary of State must... - Answer-Give the notary a
copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard
Can a person convicted of a crime be appointed as a notary? - Answer-No, unless the Secretary of State
finds the conviction does not constitute a bar to employment
What is Executive law 131? - Answer-Procedures of appointment, fees and commissions
What does a notary applicant need to submit to the Secretary of State? - Answer-1. A notary public
application
2. An oath of office
How much is the notary application fee? - Answer-$60
What information is on the notary ID card? - Answer-The name, address, county and commission term
of the notary.
The Secretary of State sends notary applicant materials to - Answer-The county clerk
What does the Secretary of State submit to the county clerk? - Answer-1. The commission
