NEW YORK STATE NOTARY
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWER
How long is a term for a notary public - CORRECT ANSWER -4 years
Who appoints a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWER -Notaries Public are appointed by the
Secretary of State
Notaries public are commissioned in ______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -their
county of residence.
A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor can be appointed as a notary public.
True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be: - CORRECT ANSWER -To be eligible for
appointment, a notary must be:
1) A citizen of the United States
2) AND a NYS resident OR have a place of business in NYS.
3) Lawful permanent residents are also eligible.
A person who has been convicted of unlawful entry of a building can be appointed as a
notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A person who has been convicted of illegal possession of a pistol or dangerous weapon
cannot be appointed as a notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The county clerk and registrar of any county with whom a certificate of official character has
been field shall collect $__________for the filing. - CORRECT ANSWER -$10
, A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary
public is guilty of a ________________________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
misdomeanor
A Sherriff is eligible for the office of notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -False. A
sheriff cannot hold the office of a notary public.
Generally, the fee for an oath or affirmation is $______. - CORRECT ANSWER -$2
The signature and seal of a county clerk upon a certificate of official character of a notary
public may be .... - CORRECT ANSWER -How long does it take for the Secretary of State to
mail you your ID/License card? - CORRECT ANSWER -4-6 weeks
What is the commission period for licensing before renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER -4 years
The notary must at the time of his/her appointment be a US citizen or a Permanent Alien
Resident. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The notary must submit which of the following in the application? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sworn/notarized Oath of Office affidavit.
$60 fee
Passed Slip
How long do you have to use your passed slip? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 years
Generally...can a person convicted of a criminal offense become a notary? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
A person convicted of a felony can be appointed as a Notary Public, State of New York. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWER
How long is a term for a notary public - CORRECT ANSWER -4 years
Who appoints a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWER -Notaries Public are appointed by the
Secretary of State
Notaries public are commissioned in ______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -their
county of residence.
A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor can be appointed as a notary public.
True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
To be eligible for appointment, a notary must be: - CORRECT ANSWER -To be eligible for
appointment, a notary must be:
1) A citizen of the United States
2) AND a NYS resident OR have a place of business in NYS.
3) Lawful permanent residents are also eligible.
A person who has been convicted of unlawful entry of a building can be appointed as a
notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A person who has been convicted of illegal possession of a pistol or dangerous weapon
cannot be appointed as a notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The county clerk and registrar of any county with whom a certificate of official character has
been field shall collect $__________for the filing. - CORRECT ANSWER -$10
, A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary
public is guilty of a ________________________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
misdomeanor
A Sherriff is eligible for the office of notary public. True /False - CORRECT ANSWER -False. A
sheriff cannot hold the office of a notary public.
Generally, the fee for an oath or affirmation is $______. - CORRECT ANSWER -$2
The signature and seal of a county clerk upon a certificate of official character of a notary
public may be .... - CORRECT ANSWER -How long does it take for the Secretary of State to
mail you your ID/License card? - CORRECT ANSWER -4-6 weeks
What is the commission period for licensing before renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER -4 years
The notary must at the time of his/her appointment be a US citizen or a Permanent Alien
Resident. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The notary must submit which of the following in the application? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sworn/notarized Oath of Office affidavit.
$60 fee
Passed Slip
How long do you have to use your passed slip? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 years
Generally...can a person convicted of a criminal offense become a notary? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
A person convicted of a felony can be appointed as a Notary Public, State of New York. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
