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consists of 40 multiple-choice questions
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1. The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the notary applicant is:
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1. of good moral character AND
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2. has the equivalent of a common school educations AND
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3. is familiar with duties and responsibilities of a notary.
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A. 1 only is correct.
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B. 1 and 2 only are correct.
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C. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
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D. 1, 2 and 3 are all incorrect.
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Answer>: C. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct. ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
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2. 2. To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be a NYS resident OR
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A. a college graduate.
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B. a US citizen.
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C. be over 21. ss ss ss9
D. have a business in NYS. ss ss ss ss
Answer>: D. have a business in NYS ss ss ss ss ss ss
, A. must pay an additional $60 fee.
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B. must submit an apostille. ss ss ss
C. vacates his office as a notary. ss ss ss ss ss
D. is guilty of malfeasance.
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Answer>: C. vacates his office as a notary.
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4. 4. Appointment or reappoint of any applicant is in the discretion of
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5. 5. A notary public applicant must submit to the Secretary of State:
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a. notary public application
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B. oath of office (duly executed, with signature)
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Questions with Verified Answers ss ss ss
Guarantee Passing score: 85% or higher ss ss ss ss ss ss
consists of 40 multiple-choice questions
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1. The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the notary applicant is:
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1. of good moral character AND
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2. has the equivalent of a common school educations AND
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3. is familiar with duties and responsibilities of a notary.
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A. 1 only is correct.
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B. 1 and 2 only are correct.
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C. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
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D. 1, 2 and 3 are all incorrect.
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Answer>: C. 1, 2 and 3 are all correct. ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
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2. 2. To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be a NYS resident OR
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A. a college graduate.
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B. a US citizen.
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C. be over 21. ss ss ss9
D. have a business in NYS. ss ss ss ss
Answer>: D. have a business in NYS ss ss ss ss ss ss
, A. must pay an additional $60 fee.
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B. must submit an apostille. ss ss ss
C. vacates his office as a notary. ss ss ss ss ss
D. is guilty of malfeasance.
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Answer>: C. vacates his office as a notary.
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4. 4. Appointment or reappoint of any applicant is in the discretion of
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B. Senator of NYS. ss ss
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D. Secretary of State. ss ss
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5. 5. A notary public applicant must submit to the Secretary of State:
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a. notary public application
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B. oath of office (duly executed, with signature)
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