New York Notary Public Exam Study Guide
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1. What is the purpose of a jurat?
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A.To verify the identity of the person signing a document
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B. To certify that the person signing a document has sworn an oath
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C. To confirm that a document has been notarized
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D. To provide a record of the notarial act
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Answer> B. To certify that the person signing a document has sworn an oath
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2. What is required for satisfactory evidence of identity for an
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A. Identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing
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B. Personal acquaintance with the notary public
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C. Attestation by two witnesses who know the individual personally
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Answer> A. Identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing
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Answer> D. Misdemeanor charge
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4. A notary public is asked to take an acknowledgment over the
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A. Refuse to take the acknowledgment over the phone.
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C. Ask the person to send a written request.
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D. Consult with a legal professional before proceeding.
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Answer> A. Refuse to take the acknowledgment over the phone.
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5. A notary public is asked to certify a copy of a public record. What
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Answer> A. Refuse to certify the
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copy.
6. What does the term "laches" refer to?
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A. The process of notarizing a document
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B. The delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights
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C. The legal framework governing notarial acts
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,A. Affiant refers to the person who makes and subscribes his signature
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B. Affiant refers to the person who administers an oath.
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C. Affiant refers to the person who receives an affidavit.
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D. Affiant refers to the person who witnesses an affidavit.
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Answer> A. Affiant refers to the person who makes and subscribes his
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8. What does the term "Chattel" refer to?
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A. A Chattel refers to a legal right or claim upon a specific property.
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B. A Chattel refers to a person in charge of a minor's person or
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C. A Chattel refers to personal property, such as household goods or
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9. What is an Acknowledgment?
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A. A signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a
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B. A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased
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C. A person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit.
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C. A signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a
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11. What is the role of a notary public when it comes to administering
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A. A notary public can administer oaths over the telephone.
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B. A notary public can administer an oath to himself.
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C. A notary public must administer oaths and affirmations in a form
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Answer> C. A notary public must administer oaths and affirmations in a form
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Consist 0f 300+ Questions with Verified Answers
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1. What is the purpose of a jurat?
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A.To verify the identity of the person signing a document
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B. To certify that the person signing a document has sworn an oath
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C. To confirm that a document has been notarized
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D. To provide a record of the notarial act
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Answer> B. To certify that the person signing a document has sworn an oath
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2. What is required for satisfactory evidence of identity for an
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A. Identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing
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C. Attestation by two witnesses who know the individual personally
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Answer> A. Identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing
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Answer> D. Misdemeanor charge
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4. A notary public is asked to take an acknowledgment over the
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A. Refuse to take the acknowledgment over the phone.
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B. Take the acknowledgment over the phone.
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C. Ask the person to send a written request.
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D. Consult with a legal professional before proceeding.
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Answer> A. Refuse to take the acknowledgment over the phone.
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5. A notary public is asked to certify a copy of a public record. What
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D. Consult with a legal professional before proceeding.
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Answer> A. Refuse to certify the
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6. What does the term "laches" refer to?
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A. The process of notarizing a document
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B. The delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights
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C. The legal framework governing notarial acts
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,A. Affiant refers to the person who makes and subscribes his signature
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B. Affiant refers to the person who administers an oath.
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C. Affiant refers to the person who receives an affidavit.
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D. Affiant refers to the person who witnesses an affidavit.
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Answer> A. Affiant refers to the person who makes and subscribes his
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8. What does the term "Chattel" refer to?
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A. A Chattel refers to a legal right or claim upon a specific property.
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B. A Chattel refers to a person in charge of a minor's person or
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C. A Chattel refers to personal property, such as household goods or
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9. What is an Acknowledgment?
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A. A signed statement, duly sworn to, by the maker thereof, before a
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C. A person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit.
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D. A person who makes and subscribes his signature to an affidavit.
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11. What is the role of a notary public when it comes to administering
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ss oaths?
A. A notary public can administer oaths over the telephone.
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B. A notary public can administer an oath to himself.
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C. A notary public must administer oaths and affirmations in a form
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ss that impresses the mind of the person taking it in accordance with
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ss his religious or ethical beliefs.
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D. A notary public can administer an oath to a corporation or a partnership.
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Answer> C. A notary public must administer oaths and affirmations in a form
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