Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards
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Which of the following demonstrates a REQUIRED qualification for a New York notary public applicant?
Answer: Residence or maintenance of an office or place of business in New York
Residency OR maintaining a New York office or place of business satisfies the residency requirement.
When a New York notary public relocates their residence to a different county within New York, they must:
Answer: File their oath and signature with the new county clerk
Upon moving to a new county, the notary must file their oath and signature with the new county's clerk.
The New York notary public examination is administered by:
Answer: The county clerk of the applicant's county
The notary examination is administered by the county clerk of the applicant's county.
A New York notary commission may be issued to an applicant who is:
Answer: 18 years old, literate, and of good moral character
An applicant must be at least 18, literate, and of good moral character to qualify for a New York notary commission.
A New York notary public who becomes a member of the State Legislature may:
Answer: Continue to hold the notary commission but with conflict restrictions
A legislator who is also a notary may continue to hold the commission but must observe conflict of interest rules.
After appointment, a new New York notary must take and file their oath of office within:
Answer: 30 days of appointment
A newly appointed notary must take and file the oath of office within 30 days of appointment.