NYS Legal Terms and Definitions 2

Question 1

The term 'affiant' refers to:

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The person who makes a sworn statement in an affidavit

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The notary who administers the oath

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The witness to a notarized signature

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The attorney who drafts a notarized document

Question 2

A 'deponent' in New York notary law is:

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The person giving sworn testimony in a deposition

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The notary taking a deposition

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The attorney questioning the witness

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The court reporter transcribing the testimony

Question 3

The Latin term 'in personam' most closely refers to:

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An action directed against a specific person

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An action against property

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A written statement under oath

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A notarial act performed abroad

Question 4

When a notary 'certifies' a copy, the word 'certify' means:

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The notary confirms the copy is an accurate reproduction of the original

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The notary swears to the truth of the document's contents

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The notary guarantees the document is legally enforceable

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The notary asserts the document was properly filed

Question 5

A 'venue' on a notarial certificate refers to:

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The state and county where the notarization took place

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The location of the signing party's residence

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The address of the notary's office

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The court where the document will be filed

Question 6

The term 'attestation' in notarial context means:

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The act of witnessing and certifying the execution of a document

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A sworn oral statement to a judge

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The notary's personal guarantee of document accuracy

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A court order directing notarization