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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers related to the role and responsibilities of notaries public in new york state. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including the appointment and commission of notaries, their authorized duties, fees, and legal implications of misconduct. By studying this document, individuals preparing for a notary public exam or those seeking to better understand the notary public profession can gain valuable insights and test their knowledge on key aspects of notary public practice. The detailed explanations and certified solutions offered in this document make it a useful resource for both aspiring and experienced notaries public to enhance their understanding and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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The county clerk and register of any county with whom a certificate of official character has been filed shall collect for the filing- A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $10 ✔✔$ A notary public who is removed from office and then executes any instrument as a notary public is guilty of a - A. Violation B. Petty offense C. Misdemeanor D. Felony ✔✔Misdemeanor Which of the following is not eligible for the office of notary public? A. Commissioner of elections B. Sheriff C. Member of the legislature
B. Not authorized to administer an oath to himself C. Not authorized to administer oaths and affirmations D. Authorized to receive and certify acknowledgments ✔✔Not authorized to administer oaths and affirmations A notary public who is an attorney at law admitted to practice in NYS may:
The term "conveyance" includes written instruments by which any estate or interest in - property is created, transferred, mortgaged or assigned. 1.personal 2. real A. 1 is correct B. 2 is correct C. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct D. Both 1 and 2 are correct ✔✔ 2 is correct 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. C. Liable in damages to the person injured D. None of the above ✔✔Liable in damages to the person injured
B. A notary public may prepare a will C. A notary public shall not practice law D. None of the above ✔✔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.
A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a dead person who died w/o a will or who did not name such a person in the will is - A. An executor B. A plaintiff C. An administrator D. A deponent ✔✔An administrator A person who signs his signature on an affidavit is called- A. The plaintiff B. The legatee C. The executor D. The affiant ✔✔Affiant If a person declines to take an oath because of religious reasons, he may make- A. Codicil B. Affirmation C. Contract
D. Plaintiff ✔✔Plaintiff The law which specifies the time during which a civil action or criminal prosecution must be started is called- A. The statute of frauds B. The law of venue C. The statute of limitations D. None of the above ✔✔The statute of limitations The geographical place where an affidavit is taken by a notary or commissioner of deeds is called the - A. Locale B. Town C. Venue D. Venison ✔✔Venue The total commission fee for the appointment of a notary public is- A. $
A. He is thereafter not eligible to be appointed a notary public B. He is not authorized to administer oaths C. He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public D. He cannot sign or execute any instrument as a notary public ✔✔He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public
A law enacted by the New York State legislature is called: A. codicil B. seal C. attestation D. statute ✔✔Statute