NEW YORK STATE NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the NP & can result in the removal from the
office, possible imprisonment or both? Answer: 1. Giving advice on
law, drawing papers or any legal documents recognized by the
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 paid). 3.
Notary service in wills. 4. Doing anything that infers you can give
advice like advertising.
◉ When are the only times a NP can engage indirectly in the practice
of law? Answer: NEVER!!! Unless representing own self.
◉ Of the 2 simplest forms of oath... what is required for both?
Answer: Oath/Affirmation: 1. Person whose oath is being taken
must be in the presence of authorized office (NP) to administer it. 2.
It must be an unequivocal & present act by which the affiant
consciously takes upon himself the obligation of oath.
◉ What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be
administered for those who conscientiously decline taking an oath?
Answer: Affirmation - "Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare
and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?"
,◉ Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod"
administration. What is the simplest form which an oath may
lawfully be administered by the NP? Answer: "Do you solemnly
swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct
and true?"
◉ What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not
actually a NP? Answer: Section 142-A of the Executive Law deems it
valid although the fake NP can still be prosecuted.
◉ What choice does a woman notary who marries have for name
use? Answer: 1. Married name 2. Both Maiden and Married Name 3.
Maiden name for Life
◉ What are the NP licensing fees? Answer: 1. $15.00 exam 2. $60.00
license, renew 3. $10.00 change name & address 4. $10.00 duplicate
ID cards.
◉ When is the one time you may take acknowledgments/affidavits
over the phone or without actually seeing the person making
(signing) the acknowledgment? Answer: Never! It is illegal.
◉ How is the deviation or departing from the "step by step"
procedures required of the NP viewed by the authorities? Answer: 1.
, Serious offense. 2. Illegal. 3. Subjects NP license to revocation and/or
prosecution.
◉ Can a non-state resident be a NP in the state? Answer: YES... 1. We
can work in the state and may reside outside state. 2. Non-residents
working within the state. 3. Oath of office & signature must still be
filed in county of their office.
◉ When would the County Clerk normally be called upon to
authenticate the signature of the NP? What is the fee? Answer: When
documents will be used outside the State. $3.00 Fee.
◉ How will you be notified and your exam result and what do you do
next when passed? Answer: Passed slip is mailed to you. Fill out
application & return with fee. Failed slip is mailed to you... you may
retake exam immediately. New exam schedules from the state are
updated two times per year. You are not advised what you got
wrong.
◉ What type of exam is given? Answer: $15.00 fee. Multiple choice
40 questions on a machine readable score sheet, 70% or 28 correct
answers to pass. Topice are LAw general terms and info related to
the duties & functions outlined in the "Notary Public License Law
Booklet".
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the NP & can result in the removal from the
office, possible imprisonment or both? Answer: 1. Giving advice on
law, drawing papers or any legal documents recognized by the
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 paid). 3.
Notary service in wills. 4. Doing anything that infers you can give
advice like advertising.
◉ When are the only times a NP can engage indirectly in the practice
of law? Answer: NEVER!!! Unless representing own self.
◉ Of the 2 simplest forms of oath... what is required for both?
Answer: Oath/Affirmation: 1. Person whose oath is being taken
must be in the presence of authorized office (NP) to administer it. 2.
It must be an unequivocal & present act by which the affiant
consciously takes upon himself the obligation of oath.
◉ What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be
administered for those who conscientiously decline taking an oath?
Answer: Affirmation - "Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare
and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?"
,◉ Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod"
administration. What is the simplest form which an oath may
lawfully be administered by the NP? Answer: "Do you solemnly
swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct
and true?"
◉ What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not
actually a NP? Answer: Section 142-A of the Executive Law deems it
valid although the fake NP can still be prosecuted.
◉ What choice does a woman notary who marries have for name
use? Answer: 1. Married name 2. Both Maiden and Married Name 3.
Maiden name for Life
◉ What are the NP licensing fees? Answer: 1. $15.00 exam 2. $60.00
license, renew 3. $10.00 change name & address 4. $10.00 duplicate
ID cards.
◉ When is the one time you may take acknowledgments/affidavits
over the phone or without actually seeing the person making
(signing) the acknowledgment? Answer: Never! It is illegal.
◉ How is the deviation or departing from the "step by step"
procedures required of the NP viewed by the authorities? Answer: 1.
, Serious offense. 2. Illegal. 3. Subjects NP license to revocation and/or
prosecution.
◉ Can a non-state resident be a NP in the state? Answer: YES... 1. We
can work in the state and may reside outside state. 2. Non-residents
working within the state. 3. Oath of office & signature must still be
filed in county of their office.
◉ When would the County Clerk normally be called upon to
authenticate the signature of the NP? What is the fee? Answer: When
documents will be used outside the State. $3.00 Fee.
◉ How will you be notified and your exam result and what do you do
next when passed? Answer: Passed slip is mailed to you. Fill out
application & return with fee. Failed slip is mailed to you... you may
retake exam immediately. New exam schedules from the state are
updated two times per year. You are not advised what you got
wrong.
◉ What type of exam is given? Answer: $15.00 fee. Multiple choice
40 questions on a machine readable score sheet, 70% or 28 correct
answers to pass. Topice are LAw general terms and info related to
the duties & functions outlined in the "Notary Public License Law
Booklet".
