NYS Appointment and Qualifications 2

Question 1

Which of the following demonstrates a REQUIRED qualification for a New York notary public applicant?

Accepted Answer

Residence or maintenance of an office or place of business in New York

Answer

Ownership of real property in New York

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A college degree from a New York institution

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At least five years of employment in New York

Question 2

When a New York notary public relocates their residence to a different county within New York, they must:

Accepted Answer

File their oath and signature with the new county clerk

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Surrender the commission and reapply

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Notify the Secretary of State within 30 days

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Do nothing — county of residence does not affect the commission

Question 3

The New York notary public examination is administered by:

Accepted Answer

The county clerk of the applicant's county

Answer

The Secretary of State's office directly

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The New York State Bar Association

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The State Civil Service Commission

Question 4

A New York notary commission may be issued to an applicant who is:

Accepted Answer

18 years old, literate, and of good moral character

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Under 18 but employed full-time

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A resident of another state with no New York ties

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A convicted felon whose rights have been restored by court order

Question 5

A New York notary public who becomes a member of the State Legislature may:

Accepted Answer

Continue to hold the notary commission but with conflict restrictions

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No longer hold the notary commission while in office

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Charge double the statutory fee for notarial services

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Act as a notary only for other legislators

Question 6

After appointment, a new New York notary must take and file their oath of office within:

Accepted Answer

30 days of appointment

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60 days of appointment

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6 months of appointment

Answer

One year of appointment