Exam Questions and Verified Correct Answers
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What happens if a notary public is a party to a transaction they are
notarizing? - VERIFIED ANSWER - They are disqualified from taking the
acknowledgment.
What is the significance of the acknowledgment taken by a financially
interested notary? - VERIFIED ANSWER - It is considered a nullity in New
York courts.
What is the role of the county clerk in the notary public appointment
process? - VERIFIED ANSWER - To receive application fees and transmit
commissions to the Secretary of State.
What is the legal consequence for a notary public who divides fees with a
lawyer? - VERIFIED ANSWER - They may face removal from office and legal
penalties.
,What must an applicant for notary public appointment submit? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - An application in the prescribed form by the Secretary of State.
What is the significance of Article II, Section 7 of the NYS Constitution? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - It pertains to the qualifications for members of the
legislature.
What does Article XII, Section 13a of the NYS Constitution address? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - It relates to the office of sheriffs.
Who can be appointed as a notary public in this state? - VERIFIED ANSWER
- A person regularly admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor in
the courts of record of this state.
Can a notary public reside in an adjoining state? - VERIFIED ANSWER - Yes,
a notary public can retain their office even if they reside in an adjoining
state.
What is required for a notary public commission application? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - Applicants must submit an application with an oath of office and
their signature.
,Who issues the commission to notaries public? - VERIFIED ANSWER - The
Secretary of State issues the commission after verifying the competency
and good character of the applicants.
What is the fee for a notary public application? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A
non-refundable application fee of $60 is required.
What document is transmitted to the appointee after being appointed as a
notary public? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A notary public identification card
indicating the appointee's details.
What must a county clerk do with the commissions and official
signatures? - VERIFIED ANSWER - The county clerk must make a proper
index of commissions and official signatures transmitted by the Secretary
of State.
What is the fee for a certificate of official character issued by the
Secretary of State? - VERIFIED ANSWER - The fee is one dollar for each
certificate issued.
, What happens if a notary public is removed from office? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - They are not eligible to be appointed again as a commissioner
or notary public.
What constitutes a misdemeanor for a notary public? - VERIFIED ANSWER
- Signing or executing any instrument as a notary public after knowledge
of their removal from office.
What is the role of a commissioner of elections or inspector of elections
regarding notary public eligibility? - VERIFIED ANSWER - They are eligible
for the office of notary public.
Who is exempt from examination and application fees for notary public? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - Individuals appointed by the county clerk to notarize
documents for the public.
What must applicants for reappointment submit? - VERIFIED ANSWER -
They must submit the oath of office and their signature to the county
clerk.