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1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? 1) Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable) 3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that expiration date is in 3 months. 2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the notary public who is a non-resident? The Secretary of state. 3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in excellent, good standing? Yes, in any case the appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State. 4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited to these? 1) US Citizen. 2) Reside or have a place of business in state. 3) Good moral character. 4) Common school education. 5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act. 6) 18 years old. 5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? Yes, receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application. 6) What is the term of the notary public commission? 4 years. 7) Who issues the notary public id/license? Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing Services. 8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application is posted to the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk. 9) What does a notary public do? 1) Administer oaths / affimrations. 2) Take affidavits and depositions. 3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney. 4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment. 10) Who commissions or license a notary public? Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and signature of the newly appointed notary public to the county clerk. 11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and does not at least retain an office address within the state? By doing so he vacates his office commission. 12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? As many as he/she likes. 13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? 1) Photo ID. 2) Thumb print taken. 3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early. 4) First-come, first-serve 5) Bring two #2 pencils. 6) No study materials allowed 7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes 14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are prohibited for the notary public and can result in the removal from the office, possible imprisonment or both? 1) Giving advice on law, drawing papers, or any legal documents recognized by courts. 2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid (it's ok to give business to a lawyer if not being compensated. 3) Notary service on wills 4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising. 15) When are the only times a notary public can engage indirectly in the practice of law? Never, unless representing own self. 16) Of the 2 simplest forms of oath, what is required for both? Oath / affirmation 1) A person who's oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office (notary public) to administer it. 2) It must be an unequivocal and present act by which the affiant consciously takes upon himself the obligation of oath. 17) What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for those who conscientiously decline taking an oath? Affirmation: Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct? "Plan B" 18) Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod" administration. What is the simplest form which an oath may lawfully be administered (given) by the notary public? "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of the affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?" 19) What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not actually a notary public? Section 142A of the Executive Law deems it valid although the fake notary public can still be prosecuted. 20) What choices does a woman notary who marries have for name to use? A) Married name. B) Both maiden and married names. C) Maiden name for life. 21) What are the notary public licensing fees? 1) $15 exam. 2) $60 license, renew 3) $10 changes name and address 4) $10 duplicate ID cards 22) When is the one time you may take acknowledgements /affidavits over the phone or without actually seeing the person making (signing) the acknowledgements? Never is it illegal. 23) How is the deviation or departing from the step-by-step procedures required of the notary public viewed by the authorities? 1) serious offense. 2) illegal. 3) subjects notary public license to revocation and / or prosecution. 24) Can a non-state resident be a notary public in the state? Yes,... a) we can work in the state and may reside outside the state. b) non-residents working within the states. c) oath of office and signature must still be filed in county of their office. 25) When would the county clerk normally be called upon to authenticate the signature of the notary public? What is the fee? When documents will be used outside the state, $3 fee. 26) How would you be notified of your exam result and what do you do next once you pass? Passed slip is mailed to you. Fill out application and return with fee. Failed slip is mailed to you... you may retake the exam immediately. New exam schedules from the State are updated two times per year. You are not advised of what you got wrong. 27) What type of exam is given? $15 fee, multiple choice, 40 questions on the machine readable score sheet,70% or 28 correct answers are required to pass. Topics are Law general terms and information related to the duties and functions outlined in the "Notary Public License Law Booklet." 28) Who maintains a record of the notary public signature made available for public access and verification of official signature? The County Clerk. 29) Where are notary public commissioned? In the county of residence or county of business in the state if residing out of state. 30) Can a person convicted of criminal offense become a notary public? Yes, with an executive pardon of certificate of "Good Conduct" from the parole board... then the person will be eligible. 31) Can anyone become a notary public without taking the exam? Yes, an attorney and a court clerks already practicing in the state do not take the exam. 32) May a notary public charge a fee? Yes, $2.00. To administer oath, affirmation, acknowledgements and proof of execution. Unless otherwise authorized by law, notary public fees may not exceed this amount. 33) How do the courts hold an acknowledgement taken by a person financially or beneficially interested as a party to conveyance Nullity-Void-No good. 34) What are the powers in general for the notary public? a) Oaths and affirmations. b) Affidavits and depositions. c) Acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney and other instruments in writing. d) Demand acceptance of payment foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing and protest the same for non-acceptance and non-payment. 35) No notary public shall be suspended or removed for misconduct unless what procedure occurs first? Notary public has been served with a copy of the charges and gets an opportunity of being heard. 36) How do the courts hold an assignment of mortgage taken before or by a notary public who is an assignee (having interest)? Null-Void-No good. 37) What instances disqualify the notary public in certain cases, although still remaining eligible to hold office? a) Having pecuniary interest or benefitting in the action. b) Are a party directly or indirectly of the transaction. 38) Can a member of the legislature be appointed by the Notary Public Commission? Yes, but if being paid they vacate their seat in the legislature and power of appointment is transferred from governor and senate to S.O.S. 39) Can a sheriff become a notary public? No, sheriffs shall not hold any other office. 40) Can a legislator also hold a civil office (be a notary) in the NYS government? Yes, provided not being paid. A legislator cannot hold a civil state office if receiving compensation. 41) Does the county clerk provide notary public services to the general public? Yes, the county clerk shall have one designated for business hours. Note that the county clerk's staff is exempt from fees for exam ($15) and application ($60). 42) Can one incorporate who is an notary public take the acknowledgement of the other incorporator? No, that would make the acknowledgement null and void. They both are parties to the instrument and sign it. 43) What are the acceptable ways the signature and seal fo the county clerk can be presented? Facsimile, printed, stamped, photographed or engraved thereon. (Don't confuse with notary public signature/seal). 44) What is on the notary public ID card issued by the secretary of state? a) ID number. b) Name c) Address d) County e) Commission term (f) Expiration date 45) What are the procedures of appointment and fees after the "test passed" notification is received by you? a) Submit application, $60 fee, passed exam slip with executed (notarized oath of office to Secretary of State. b) Secretary of State satisfied... issues notary public commission CONTINUED.....