NYS Notary Public Exam|Actual Questions
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, Acknowledgment - Answer A declaration that is made before an official (i.e., notary public) that
under the person's free act and deed he did execute the instrument
Administrator - Answer Appointed by the court for an estate (usually Surrogate's or Supreme Court)
which empowers him to manage the affairs of the decedent. The court appoints this when a person dies
without leaving a will, or leaves a will without naming an executor
Affiant - Answer An affidavit is signed by this person
Affidavit - Answer A signed statement that is sworn to by the person signing it. It is sworn in front of
a notary public or other office with authority to administer an oath
Affirmation - Answer A person who does not want to take an oath (because of religious, ethical or
other reasons) may affirm as to the truthfulness of his statements.
Apostile - Answer An authentication of a notarized document or county clerk certified document. It is
issued by the Department of State. It is attached to the document and may be used internationally.
Attest - Answer To be present at the execution of a written instrument and also to subscribe the
written instrument as a witness to the execution of the instrument
Attestation clause - Answer As it refers to wills, an attestation clause is the written portion at the end
of a will where the witnesses attest that the will was executed in front of them and also state the
procedural manner of the execution of the will
Authentication (notarial) - Answer A document that is signed by a notary may be authenticated by a
county clerk. It is comprised of a certificate issued by the county clerk and attached to the document. It
verifies the notary public's authority to act as a notary public.
Bill of Sale - Answer A written document that is given by the vendor (seller of personal property) to
the vendee (buyer). It passes title from the vendor to the vendee
Certified copy - Answer May NOT be issued by a notary public. They can only be issued by public
officials who have custody of the original and who can certify that the copy is a true copy of the original
on file
Chattel - Answer Means property that is personal in nature, such as household goods. It does NOT
include real property (land, buildings)
Chattel paper - Answer A written obligation to pay money for specific goods
Codicil - Answer As it relates to wills, it is an attachment to a will that adds to or changes the will in
some way
Consideration - Answer What is given in value to induce someone to enter into a contract (i.e.,
property, money, services, etc.)
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, Acknowledgment - Answer A declaration that is made before an official (i.e., notary public) that
under the person's free act and deed he did execute the instrument
Administrator - Answer Appointed by the court for an estate (usually Surrogate's or Supreme Court)
which empowers him to manage the affairs of the decedent. The court appoints this when a person dies
without leaving a will, or leaves a will without naming an executor
Affiant - Answer An affidavit is signed by this person
Affidavit - Answer A signed statement that is sworn to by the person signing it. It is sworn in front of
a notary public or other office with authority to administer an oath
Affirmation - Answer A person who does not want to take an oath (because of religious, ethical or
other reasons) may affirm as to the truthfulness of his statements.
Apostile - Answer An authentication of a notarized document or county clerk certified document. It is
issued by the Department of State. It is attached to the document and may be used internationally.
Attest - Answer To be present at the execution of a written instrument and also to subscribe the
written instrument as a witness to the execution of the instrument
Attestation clause - Answer As it refers to wills, an attestation clause is the written portion at the end
of a will where the witnesses attest that the will was executed in front of them and also state the
procedural manner of the execution of the will
Authentication (notarial) - Answer A document that is signed by a notary may be authenticated by a
county clerk. It is comprised of a certificate issued by the county clerk and attached to the document. It
verifies the notary public's authority to act as a notary public.
Bill of Sale - Answer A written document that is given by the vendor (seller of personal property) to
the vendee (buyer). It passes title from the vendor to the vendee
Certified copy - Answer May NOT be issued by a notary public. They can only be issued by public
officials who have custody of the original and who can certify that the copy is a true copy of the original
on file
Chattel - Answer Means property that is personal in nature, such as household goods. It does NOT
include real property (land, buildings)
Chattel paper - Answer A written obligation to pay money for specific goods
Codicil - Answer As it relates to wills, it is an attachment to a will that adds to or changes the will in
some way
Consideration - Answer What is given in value to induce someone to enter into a contract (i.e.,
property, money, services, etc.)
