NYS Notary ACTUAL Exam 2025 WITH questions AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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notary public - (answer)A person approved by the state to witness and verify signatures on legal
documents.
affidavit - (answer)A written statement that someone swears is true. Generally involving a divine witness
(god)
acknowledgement - (answer)When a person confirms they signed a document on purpose, and a notary
verifies it.
Jurisdiction - (answer)The legal area (like New York State) where a notary has the authority to act.
Authentication - (answer)certificate attached by a county clerk to a certificate of proof or
acknowledgment
Affirmation - (answer)A promise to tell the truth without referring to religion.
Venue - (answer)The part of a notary certificate that says where (county/state) the notarization
happened.
commission - (answer)The state's approval for you to act as a notary, which lasts 4 years in NY.
Seal (Stamp) - (answer)The notary's official stamp that shows their name, county, and commission
expiration date.
Deponent - (answer)A person who gives testimony in a sworn affidavit. (Gives a sworn statement) -
ordered to a hearing out of court
Who appoints notaries in New York State? - (answer)The Secretary of State
, NYS Notary ACTUAL Exam 2025 WITH questions AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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statute - (answer)a written law passed by the legislator
Certificate of Official Character - (answer)Proves to other counties that you are a legit notary. issued by
the Secretary of State or the county clerk.
Commissioned in county - (answer)You are appointed in one county but can notarize anywhere in New
York State
Codicil - (answer)Legal change or addition to a will
Jurat - (answer)A notary confirming the truthfulness of an affidavit, oath or affirmation.
Escheat - (answer)When property goes to the state because someone died with no heirs.
Commission Renewal - (answer)what is it called when One can Renew their Notary commission within 6
months before it expires
notary public oath - (answer)The promise you make to perform duties honestly and lawfully before you
start as a notary.
Does New York require notaries to keep a record book (Journal)? - (answer)No, but it is recommended
Signature by Mark - (answer)Using a fingerprint or "X" when someone cannot sign
immunity - (answer)Legal protection granted to notaries acting in good faith, shielding them from
personal liability in most cases.
Subscribing witness - (answer)A person who signs a document on behalf of someone who cannot sign,
witnessed and notarized by the notary.
GRADED A+
notary public - (answer)A person approved by the state to witness and verify signatures on legal
documents.
affidavit - (answer)A written statement that someone swears is true. Generally involving a divine witness
(god)
acknowledgement - (answer)When a person confirms they signed a document on purpose, and a notary
verifies it.
Jurisdiction - (answer)The legal area (like New York State) where a notary has the authority to act.
Authentication - (answer)certificate attached by a county clerk to a certificate of proof or
acknowledgment
Affirmation - (answer)A promise to tell the truth without referring to religion.
Venue - (answer)The part of a notary certificate that says where (county/state) the notarization
happened.
commission - (answer)The state's approval for you to act as a notary, which lasts 4 years in NY.
Seal (Stamp) - (answer)The notary's official stamp that shows their name, county, and commission
expiration date.
Deponent - (answer)A person who gives testimony in a sworn affidavit. (Gives a sworn statement) -
ordered to a hearing out of court
Who appoints notaries in New York State? - (answer)The Secretary of State
, NYS Notary ACTUAL Exam 2025 WITH questions AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
statute - (answer)a written law passed by the legislator
Certificate of Official Character - (answer)Proves to other counties that you are a legit notary. issued by
the Secretary of State or the county clerk.
Commissioned in county - (answer)You are appointed in one county but can notarize anywhere in New
York State
Codicil - (answer)Legal change or addition to a will
Jurat - (answer)A notary confirming the truthfulness of an affidavit, oath or affirmation.
Escheat - (answer)When property goes to the state because someone died with no heirs.
Commission Renewal - (answer)what is it called when One can Renew their Notary commission within 6
months before it expires
notary public oath - (answer)The promise you make to perform duties honestly and lawfully before you
start as a notary.
Does New York require notaries to keep a record book (Journal)? - (answer)No, but it is recommended
Signature by Mark - (answer)Using a fingerprint or "X" when someone cannot sign
immunity - (answer)Legal protection granted to notaries acting in good faith, shielding them from
personal liability in most cases.
Subscribing witness - (answer)A person who signs a document on behalf of someone who cannot sign,
witnessed and notarized by the notary.
