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  1. Which of the following individuals is exempt from the New York State Notary Public examination requirement?

    Answer: A court clerk of the Unified Court System who was appointed after a promotional exam.

    According to the New York State Department of State, attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State and court clerks of the Unified Court System who were appointed to their position after taking a Civil Service promotional examination are exempt from the notary public exam.

  2. A candidate for a Notary Public commission in New York must meet several qualifications. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement?

    Answer: Be a resident of New York State or have a place of business within the state.

    The New York Executive Law §130 states that an applicant for a notary public commission must, at the time of appointment, be a resident of the State of New York or have an office or place of business in New York State. The minimum age is 18, and there is no specific educational requirement like a high school diploma mentioned.

  3. An applicant from New Jersey wants to become a Notary Public in New York. This is permissible under which of the following conditions?

    Answer: The applicant has an office or regular place of business in New York.

    New York Notary Public License Law allows nonresidents to become notaries if they have an office or a place of business within New York State. Simply owning property or having a spouse working in the state is not sufficient.

  4. What is the term of commission for a Notary Public in New York State?

    Answer: Four years

    The appointment of a Notary Public in New York is for a term of four years, as specified by the New York Department of State.

  5. Which of the following could be a reason for the Secretary of State to deny an application for a Notary Public commission?

    Answer: The applicant was convicted of a felony.

    The New York State Department of State specifies that a person convicted of a felony is generally disqualified from being appointed as a notary public, unless the Secretary of State makes a specific finding that the conviction does not constitute a bar to appointment.

  6. An applicant for a NYS Notary Public commission has passed the exam. What must they submit with their application form and fee to the Department of State?

    Answer: Their official "pass slip" from the examination.

    In addition to the completed application and the required fee, an applicant must submit the official 'pass slip' as proof of having successfully passed the notary public examination.