Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards
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Which statement is accurate about the New York notary public application process?
Answer: Applications are submitted to the Department of State after passing the examination
After passing the examination, the applicant submits the application and fee to the Department of State for commission issuance.
A New York resident who is currently a licensed attorney in New York may obtain a notary commission:
Answer: By submitting the application without taking the examination
Licensed New York attorneys are exempt from the notary examination and may apply directly.
A New York notary commission is NOT transferable to another person because:
Answer: The commission is tied to the specific individual appointed
A notary commission is personal to the individual appointed and cannot be transferred or assigned.
Which action would cause a New York notary to LOSE their commission?
Answer: Deliberately notarizing a forged document
Deliberately notarizing a forged document is fraud — misconduct that results in revocation of the commission.
New York requires notary public applicants to demonstrate:
Answer: The ability to read and write English
Applicants must be able to read and write English as a basic qualification.
The renewal fee for a New York notary public commission is paid every:
Answer: Four years
The notary commission term is four years, and renewal is required every four years.