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Notary Practice Test 1 2026 |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
success
An office authorized to take the acknowledgment or proof of a conveyance who is
guilty of fraudulent practice or malfeasance in the execution of any duty
prescribed by law in relation to it is-
A. Guilty of a petty offense
B. Liable for a statutory fine of $150.00
C. Liable in damages to the person injured
D. None of the above - correct-answer-Liable in damages to the person injured
When the lessor (bank) of a safe deposit box opens the safe deposit box in front
of a notary public (pursuant to Banking Law 335), the notary shall file with the
lessor a certificate under seal which contains:
1. The date of the opening of the safe deposit box 2. The name of the lessee 3. a
list (inventory) of the contents
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only - correct-answer-1, 2 and 3 are correct
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The rule which authorizes a deposition to be taken before a notary public in a civil
proceeding is found in:
A. Criminal Procedure Law
B. NYS Administrative Code
C. Family Court Act
D. Civil Practice Law and Rules - correct-answer-Civil practice law and rules
16. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. A notary public may in certain situations practice law
B. A notary public may prepare a will
C. A notary public shall not practice law
D. None of the above - correct-answer-A notary public shall not practice law
A notary public subjects himself to the following for asking or receiving more than
the statutory allowance for administering an oath in connection with an affidavit.
1. Criminal prosecution 2. Civil Lawsuit 3. removal from office
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and 3
Notary Practice Test 1 2026 |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
success
An office authorized to take the acknowledgment or proof of a conveyance who is
guilty of fraudulent practice or malfeasance in the execution of any duty
prescribed by law in relation to it is-
A. Guilty of a petty offense
B. Liable for a statutory fine of $150.00
C. Liable in damages to the person injured
D. None of the above - correct-answer-Liable in damages to the person injured
When the lessor (bank) of a safe deposit box opens the safe deposit box in front
of a notary public (pursuant to Banking Law 335), the notary shall file with the
lessor a certificate under seal which contains:
1. The date of the opening of the safe deposit box 2. The name of the lessee 3. a
list (inventory) of the contents
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only - correct-answer-1, 2 and 3 are correct
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The rule which authorizes a deposition to be taken before a notary public in a civil
proceeding is found in:
A. Criminal Procedure Law
B. NYS Administrative Code
C. Family Court Act
D. Civil Practice Law and Rules - correct-answer-Civil practice law and rules
16. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. A notary public may in certain situations practice law
B. A notary public may prepare a will
C. A notary public shall not practice law
D. None of the above - correct-answer-A notary public shall not practice law
A notary public subjects himself to the following for asking or receiving more than
the statutory allowance for administering an oath in connection with an affidavit.
1. Criminal prosecution 2. Civil Lawsuit 3. removal from office
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and 3
