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Misconduct If a notary public refuses to notarize an affidavit, what is the maximum jail sentence they could face?
A. One month
B. Three months
C. Six months
D. One year ✓
Correct — D. Under NY law, a notary who refuses to notarize an affidavit can face a jail sentence of up to one year.
Notarial Acts What certificate does a notary use when witnessing a real estate conveyance?
A. Qualified resident certificate
B. Official Character certificate
C. Proof certificate ✓
D. None of the above
Correct — C. A proof certificate is used when a notary witnesses a real estate conveyance.
Ny Law Which of the following is a requirement to become a NY notary public?
A. Be at least 18 years old
B. No special education required
C. Be a resident or qualified non-resident
D. All of the above ✓
Correct — D. To become a NY notary public, you must be at least 18 years old, no special education is required beyond common school equivalent, and you must be a NY resident or qualified non-resident (maintaining a NY office).
Fees What is the County Clerk fee for issuing an Official Character certificate for a notary public?
A. $200
B. $5.00 ✓
C. $11.00
D. No charge
Correct — B. The County Clerk charges $5.00 to issue a certificate of official character for a notary public.
Enotary What is required to verify identity for a signer appearing before an electronic notary via remote communication, who is NOT personally known to the notary?
A. Identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing ✓
B. Personal acquaintance with the notary public
C. Attestation by two witnesses who know the individual personally
D. Attestation by the notary that the individual is personally known
Correct — A. For remote online notarization (RON) in NY, when the signer is not personally known, the notary must use identity verification, credential analysis, and identity proofing technology.
Misconduct Which situation creates a conflict of interest for a NY notary public?
A. Knowing the affiant personally
B. Liking the person involved
C. The document coming from your company
D. Legal consideration (financial interest in the transaction) ✓
Correct — D. A notary has a conflict of interest when they have a legal or financial interest (legal consideration) in the transaction being notarized.
Notarial Acts Which errors will NOT prevent an instrument from being recorded?
A. The notary was not licensed
B. The notary's commission had expired
C. The notarization occurred in another state
D. All of the above ✓
Correct — D. Under Executive Law Section 142-a, documents notarized by a non-commissioned person or with an expired commission remain valid and can still be recorded.
Ny Law If a NY notary public moves to another state but continues to work in New York, what is their status?
A. They will pay an additional $15 out-of-state fee
B. They are no longer qualified
C. They must get a NY driver's license
D. They are still a qualified non-resident ✓
Correct — D. A notary who moves out of state but maintains a place of business in NY remains qualified as a non-resident notary public.
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You will be tested on
- Notary duties, powers and limits
- Performing proper notarial acts and certificates
- Identifying signers and preventing fraud
- Record-keeping, fees and the official seal
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Topics in this question bank
Notary duties, powers and limits
Performing proper notarial acts and certificates
Identifying signers and preventing fraud
Record-keeping, fees and the official seal
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