NYS Notary Exam 2023 Questions with correct Answers
Who are Notary Public appointed by? - Answer- NYS Secretary of State
Where do Notaries have jurisdiction? - Answer- Statewide (NYS)
How long is a Notary appointment? - Answer- 4 years
Who determines the form the notary public application? - Answer- Secretary of State
In order to eligible to be a notary in NYS you need to..? - Answer- Either live in NYS or have a place of business in NYS
If a Notary public moves out of state can they maintain their notary status? - Answer- yes BUT they NEED to maintain an office or place of business in NYS
The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the applicant is.. (3 things) - Answer- 1. good moral character AND
2. has the equivalent of common school education AND
3. is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary
Which two categories of people do not have to take the Notary exam? - Answer- NYS Attorneys and court clerks
The Secretary of State may waive Notary requirements if the person was not able to apply for reappointment because of military service, as long as.. (2 things) - Answer- 1. this discharge was not dishonorable
2. he applies within 1 year of discharge
Who is appointment/reappointment at the discretion of? - Answer- Secretary of States
The secretary may suspend or remove a notary public under what conditions? - Answer- they must provide a list of charges and provide an opportunity to be heard
Can a person convicted of a crime become a notary public? - Answer- Yes but the Secretary of State must make a finding that does not constitute being barred'
What are the two things a notary public must submit to the secretary of state? - Answer-
1. Notary public application
2. oath of office (signed)
Who are Notary Public appointed by? - Answer- NYS Secretary of State
Where do Notaries have jurisdiction? - Answer- Statewide (NYS)
How long is a Notary appointment? - Answer- 4 years
Who determines the form the notary public application? - Answer- Secretary of State
In order to eligible to be a notary in NYS you need to..? - Answer- Either live in NYS or have a place of business in NYS
If a Notary public moves out of state can they maintain their notary status? - Answer- yes BUT they NEED to maintain an office or place of business in NYS
The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the applicant is.. (3 things) - Answer- 1. good moral character AND
2. has the equivalent of common school education AND
3. is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary
Which two categories of people do not have to take the Notary exam? - Answer- NYS Attorneys and court clerks
The Secretary of State may waive Notary requirements if the person was not able to apply for reappointment because of military service, as long as.. (2 things) - Answer- 1. this discharge was not dishonorable
2. he applies within 1 year of discharge
Who is appointment/reappointment at the discretion of? - Answer- Secretary of States
The secretary may suspend or remove a notary public under what conditions? - Answer- they must provide a list of charges and provide an opportunity to be heard
Can a person convicted of a crime become a notary public? - Answer- Yes but the Secretary of State must make a finding that does not constitute being barred'
What are the two things a notary public must submit to the secretary of state? - Answer-
1. Notary public application
2. oath of office (signed)
