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NYS Notary 2024/2025 Practice Exam #1, Exams of Law

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A practice exam for the new york state notary public exam, covering topics such as notary public duties, fees, and legal requirements. The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions that test the candidate's knowledge of notary public laws and procedures in new york state. The correct answers to the questions, as well as explanations and references to the relevant laws and regulations. This practice exam can be a valuable resource for individuals preparing to take the nys notary public exam, as it allows them to assess their understanding of the material and identify areas that may require further study. The comprehensive coverage of notary public-related topics, along with the detailed explanations of the correct answers, make this document a useful tool for both aspiring and current notaries public in new york state.

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NYS NOTARY 2024/2025 PRACTICE EXAM #1
NYS Notary 2024/2025 Practice Exam #1
Questions Completely Answered 100% Correct
1. A Person Who Signs His Signature On An Affidavit Is Called ______.
A. The Plaintiff
B. The Legatee
C. The Executor
D. The Affiant
[Correct Ans Is: - D. The Affiant
2. If A Person Declines To Take An Oath Because Of Religious Reasons, He May
Make ________.
A. A Codicil
B. An Affirmation
C. A Contract
D. A Lien
[Correct Ans Is: - B. An Affirmation
3. "Sworn To Before Me This _____ Day Of ______, 2010" Is Referred To As:
A. A Lien
B. A Contract
C. A Jurat
D. A Codicil
[Correct Ans Is: - C. A Jurat
4. Something That Has Value And Is Given To Induce Someone To Enter Into A
Contract Is Called _______.
A. Real Property
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  1. A Person Who Signs His Signature On An Affidavit Is Called ______. A. The Plaintiff B. The Legatee C. The Executor D. The Affiant [Correct Ans Is: - D. The Affiant
  2. If A Person Declines To Take An Oath Because Of Religious Reasons, He May Make ________. A. A Codicil B. An Affirmation C. A Contract D. A Lien [Correct Ans Is: - B. An Affirmation
  3. "Sworn To Before Me This _____ Day Of ______, 2010" Is Referred To As: A. A Lien B. A Contract C. A Jurat D. A Codicil [Correct Ans Is: - C. A Jurat
  4. Something That Has Value And Is Given To Induce Someone To Enter Into A Contract Is Called _______. A. Real Property

B. Chattel C. Will D. Consideration [Correct Ans Is: - D. Consideration

  1. A Person Who Starts A Civil Lawsuit Is Called _______. A. The Antagonist B. The Defendant C. The Appellant D. The Plaintiff [Correct Ans Is: - D. The Plaintiff
  2. The Law Which Specifies The Time During Which A Civil Action Or Criminal Prosecution Must Be Started Is Called: A. The Statue Of Frauds B. The Law Of Venue C. The Statue Of Limitations D. None Of The Above [Correct Ans Is: - C. The Statue Of Limitations
  3. 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 [Correct Ans Is: - C. Venue
  1. A Newly Commissioned Notary Public Has An Office Next To That Of A Law Firm. The Notary Public May: A. Advertise That He Gives Legal Advice. B. Agree To Divide His Fees With The Law Firm. C. Give Legal Advice. D. None Of The Above [Correct Ans Is: - D. None Of The Above Judiciary Law 484. Notaries Public Are Expressly Prohibited From Practicing Law Or Dividing Their Fees With Attorneys.
  2. The Secretary Of State Is Not Authorized To Issue A Duplicate Notary Public I.D. Card _________. A. To Replace A Destroyed Card. B. To Replace A Damaged Card. C. To Replace A Lost Card. D. To Be Kept As A Spare I.D. Card. [Correct Ans Is: - D. To Be Kept As A Spare I.D. Card.
  3. Which Of The Following Choices Is Not Correct? If A Notary Public Is Removed From Office _____________________________. 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. [Correct Ans Is: - C. He Is Guilty Of A Felony If He Continues To Act As A Notary Public. Executive Law 140. He Is Guilty Of A Misdemeanor.
  4. Which Of The Following Three Defects Would Render An Official Certificate By A Notary Public Invalid?
  1. Term Of Notary Was Expired At The Time Of Issuing The Notarial Certificate.
  2. Name Of The Notary Is Misspelled On His Identification Card. A. 1 Only B. 2 Only C. 3 Only D. None [Correct Ans Is: - D. None Executive Law 142-A
  3. A Notary Public Who Is Guilty Of Malfeasance Or Fraudulent Practice In The Execution Of A Duty Prescribed By Law Is: A. Liable For A Fine Of $100. B. Liable For A Fine Of $500. C. Liable For A Fine Of $1,500. D. Liable In Damages To The Person Injured. [Correct Ans Is: - D. Liable In Damages To The Person Injured. Real Property Law 330
  4. A Law Enacted By The New York State Legislature Is Called: A. A Codicil B. A Seal C. An Attestation D. A Statue [Correct Ans Is: - D. A Statue Legal Terms

B. For Damages Plus Trabelling Expenses. C. For Treble Damages. D. None Of The Above. [Correct Ans Is: - C. For Treble Damages. Judiciary Law 67 Also, Liability For Treble Damages Is In Addition To Any Other Punishment For The Criminal Offense Prescribed By Law.

  1. Which Of The Following Statements Is Not Correct? A. Fee For Notary Public Commission Is $60. B. The Secretary Of State Commissions Notaries Public. C. The Term Of A Notary Public Commission Is 2 Years. D. Notary Public Examinations Are Scheduled Throughout Nys. [Correct Ans Is: - C. The Term Of A Notary Public Commission Is 2 Years. Executive Law 130. The Term Is 4 Years.
  2. Notaries Are Commissioned In ___________. A. Their City Of Residence. B. The City Where They Are Employed. C. Their County Of Residence. D. Their Town Or Village Of Residence. [Correct Ans Is: - C. Their County Of Residence Executive Law 131
  3. Which Choice Is Not Correct? Generally, No Person Shall Be Appointed As A Notary Public Who Has Been Convicted Of ______. A. A Misdemeanor. B. A Felony. C. A Crime.

D. Lawful Entry Into A Building. [Correct Ans Is: - D. Lawful Entry Into A Building. Executive Law 130

  1. The _______ Or The County Clerk Where Commission Is Filed May Certify As To The Official Character Of The Notary. A. Secretary Of State B. County Judge C. Supervising Judge D. None Of The Above. [Correct Ans Is: - A. Secretary Of State Executive Law 132
  2. 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 [Correct Ans Is: - C. Misdemeanor Executive Law 140
  3. Which Of The Following Is Not Eligible For The Office Of Notary Public? A. Commissioner Of Elections B. Sheriff C. Member Of The Legislature D. Inspector Of Elections [Correct Ans Is: - B. Sheriff Nys Constitution, Article 13, Sect. 13(A)
  4. Generally, The Fee For An Oath Or Affirmation Is:

  1. A Notary Public Who Is An Attorney At Law Admitted To Practice In Nys May:

  2. Administer Oath Or Affirmation To His Client.

  3. Take The Affidavit Or Acknowledgment Of His Client. A. Both 1 And 2 Or Not Correct. B. Only 1 Is Correct. C. Only 2 Is Correct. D. Both 1 And 2 Are Correct. [Correct Ans Is: - D. Both 1 And 2 Are Correct. Executive Law 135. He May Do So In Any Matter, Claim, Action Or Proceeding.

  4. A Person Who Holds Himself Out To Be A Notary Public But Is Not, Or A Notary Public Who Commits Fraud Or Deceit In The Performance Of His Duties, Is Guilty Of _________. A. A Petty Offense B. A Misdemeanor C. A Felony D. None Of The Above [Correct Ans Is: - B. A Misdemeanor Executive Law 135-A (A Misdemeanor)

  5. The Term "Conveyance" Includes Written Instruments By Which Any Estate Or Interest In _________ Property Is Created, Transferred, Mortgaged, Or Assigned.

  6. Personal

  7. Real A. Only 1 Is Correct. B. Only 2 Is Correct. C. Neither 1 Nor 2 Is Correct. D. Both 1 And 2 Are Correct. [Correct Ans Is: - B. Only 2 Is Correct. Real Property Law 290

  1. An Officer Authorized To Take The Acknowledgement 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 Statutory Fine Of $150.00. C. Liable In Damages To The Person Injured. D. None Of The Above. [Correct Ans Is: - C. Liable In Damages To The Person Injured. Real Property Law 330 (Liable In Damages To The Person Injured).

  2. When The Lessor (Bank) Of A Safe Deposit Box Opens The Safe Deposit Box In Front Of A Notary Public (Pursuant To Banking Law 335), The Notary Shall File With The Lessor A Certificate Under Seal Which Contains:

  3. Date Of Opening Of The Safe Deposit Box.

  4. The Name Of The Lessee.

  5. A List (Inventory) Of The Contents. A. 1 Only B. 1 And 2 Only C. 1, 2 And 3 D. 3 Only [Correct Ans Is: - C. 1, 2 And 3 Banking Law 335 (1, 2, And 3) Also, Within 10 Days Of Opening Of Safe Deposit Box, Copy Of Certificate Must Be Mailed To Lessee At His Last Known Postal Address

  6. The Rule Which Authorizes A Deposition To Be Taken Before A Notary Public In A Civil Proceeding Is Found In: A. Criminal Procedure Law B. Nys Administrative Code. C. Family Court Act. D. Civil Practice Law And Rules [Correct Ans Is: - D. Civil Practice Law And Rules

  1. A Person Appointed By The Court To Manage The Estate Of A Dead Person Who Died Without 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 [Correct Ans Is: - C. An Administrator Legal Terms