New York State Notary Public License Exam
2026-2027 Questions And Answers Graded A+
"Equally unacceptable to the Secretary of State is the __________ administration
of oaths."
"slipshod"
The simplest form in which an oath may be administered:
"________________________?"
"Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is
correct and true?"
A/An ______________ may be used for persons who conscientiously decline
taking an oath.
An affirmation
Escrow
The placing of an instrument in the hands of a person as a depository who on the
happening of a designated event, is to deliver the instrument to a third person. This
agreement, once established, should be unalterable. (Often an attorney, but not
always)
,As best you can, name the activities (involving the practice of law) that are
prohibited by a notary public.
May not _______
May not ______
etc.
(How many are listed?)
Four things listed:
1. May not give advice on the law
2. May not ask for and get legal business to send to a lawyer
3. May not divide or agree to divide their fees with a lawyer
4. May not advertise or circulate in any manner that they have powers or rights not
granted by law
What document is a notary never to acknowledge?
A will
What is New York County also known as?
Manhattan.
True/False:
,The Secretary of State must have notaries commissioned in every county, and no
more notaries per county than are residents of that county.
False. Unlimited number. There is no restriction to the number of notaries the
Secretary of State can appoint.
How long is the term of a notary public?
4 years
True/False:
A notary public for New York must have their primary residence in New York
False. An office or place of business is enough. Many people live in NJ or CT and
commute to work in Manhattan, for example. They still qualify because their
workplace is in NY state.
True/False:
A notary public must be a United States citizen, or an illegal alien with court
appointed guardian.
False. No illegal aliens.
What is Kings County also known as?
, Brooklyn.
1) What are the qualifying requirements for notary public applicant by the
Secretary of State? 2) How many requirements are there?
Must have ______
Must be _____
Have ________ etc
...
There are 3 qualifying requirements.
1: applicant must have good moral character
2: common school education (or equivalent)
3. must be familiar with duties and responsibilities of a NP
Note that the law does not require a HS diploma or college degree. The law simply
says 'common school education'.
Ex Parte
(Latin, means "From One Side Only".)
A hearing or examination in the presence of, or on papers filed by, one party and in
the absence of the other.
2026-2027 Questions And Answers Graded A+
"Equally unacceptable to the Secretary of State is the __________ administration
of oaths."
"slipshod"
The simplest form in which an oath may be administered:
"________________________?"
"Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is
correct and true?"
A/An ______________ may be used for persons who conscientiously decline
taking an oath.
An affirmation
Escrow
The placing of an instrument in the hands of a person as a depository who on the
happening of a designated event, is to deliver the instrument to a third person. This
agreement, once established, should be unalterable. (Often an attorney, but not
always)
,As best you can, name the activities (involving the practice of law) that are
prohibited by a notary public.
May not _______
May not ______
etc.
(How many are listed?)
Four things listed:
1. May not give advice on the law
2. May not ask for and get legal business to send to a lawyer
3. May not divide or agree to divide their fees with a lawyer
4. May not advertise or circulate in any manner that they have powers or rights not
granted by law
What document is a notary never to acknowledge?
A will
What is New York County also known as?
Manhattan.
True/False:
,The Secretary of State must have notaries commissioned in every county, and no
more notaries per county than are residents of that county.
False. Unlimited number. There is no restriction to the number of notaries the
Secretary of State can appoint.
How long is the term of a notary public?
4 years
True/False:
A notary public for New York must have their primary residence in New York
False. An office or place of business is enough. Many people live in NJ or CT and
commute to work in Manhattan, for example. They still qualify because their
workplace is in NY state.
True/False:
A notary public must be a United States citizen, or an illegal alien with court
appointed guardian.
False. No illegal aliens.
What is Kings County also known as?
, Brooklyn.
1) What are the qualifying requirements for notary public applicant by the
Secretary of State? 2) How many requirements are there?
Must have ______
Must be _____
Have ________ etc
...
There are 3 qualifying requirements.
1: applicant must have good moral character
2: common school education (or equivalent)
3. must be familiar with duties and responsibilities of a NP
Note that the law does not require a HS diploma or college degree. The law simply
says 'common school education'.
Ex Parte
(Latin, means "From One Side Only".)
A hearing or examination in the presence of, or on papers filed by, one party and in
the absence of the other.
