NYS Notary License Test Study Guide
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When Can A N.P. Re-Apply For Commission Without Re-Testing?
[Correct Ans Is: - 1, Up Until 6 Months From Expiration Date. 2. Up Until 1 Year
After Military Discharge (Except Dishonourable) 3. When The Renewal Is Mailed To
The N.P. Reminding That Expiration Date Is In 3 Months.
Who Is Appointed To Accept Process Service On Behalf Of The N.P. Who Is A Non-
Resident?
[Correct Ans Is: - Secretary Of State
Can An N.P. Be Denied Re-Appointment At Time Of Renewal... Even If In Excellent,
Good Standing?
[Correct Ans Is: - Yes... In Any Case The Appointment Is At The Complete Discretion
Of The Secretary Of State.
What Are The General Np Eligibility Requirements... Although Not Limited To
These?
[Correct Ans Is: - 1. Us Citizen 2. Reside Or Have A Place Of Business In The 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.
Does Np Receive An Id Or License?
[Correct Ans Is: - Yes... Receives An Id Card Within 2 Weeks Of Secretary Of State
Receipt Of Passed Exam With Fee And Application.
What Is The Term Of The Np Commission?
[Correct Ans Is: - 4 Years.
Who Issues The Np Id/License?
[Correct Ans Is: - Secretary Of State. The Division Of Licensing Services.
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How Does The Np Renew His License And When?
[Correct Ans Is: - Approximately 3 Months Prior To The Expiration A Renewal
Application Is Posted To The Np... Which Must Be Completed And Returned With
The $60.00 Fee To The County Clerk.
What Does A Np Do?
[Correct Ans Is: - 1. Administer Oaths/Affirmations. 2. Take Affidavits &
Depositions. 3. Receive/Certify Acknowledgments, Deeds, Mortgages, Power Of
Attorney. 4. Demand/Acceptance Or Payment Of Foreign & Inland Bills Of Exchange,
Promissory Notes & Obligations In Writing Protesting The Same For Non-Payment.
Who Commissions Or Licenses Np?
[Correct Ans Is: - Secretary Of State Forwards The Commissions, The Original Oath
Of Office And Signature Of The Newly Appointed Np To The County Clerk.
What Happens When A Np Moves Out Of The State And Does Not At Least Retain An
Office Address Within The State?
[Correct Ans Is: - By Doing So He Vacates His Office/Commission.
How Many Np's Can A Secretary Of State Appoint?
[Correct Ans Is: - As Many As He Likes.
What Are The General Regulations And Procedures At The Test Center?
[Correct Ans Is: - 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
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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?
[Correct Ans Is: - 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
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