NYS Notarial Fees and Records 2

Question 1

Under New York Executive Law §136, the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation and certifying it is:

Accepted Answer

$2.00

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$1.00

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$5.00

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$10.00

Question 2

A New York notary is asked to certify and protest a dishonored check. The fee for noting and protesting the dishonor is:

Accepted Answer

$75 cents plus postage costs

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$2.00

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$3.00

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$5.00

Question 3

New York law requires a notary to provide what record to a party who requests it?

Accepted Answer

A certified copy of any record the notary has made of a notarial act

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A copy of the notary's commission certificate

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The names of all other parties who have used the notary's services

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A sworn statement about the notary's fee schedule

Question 4

Although not mandated by New York law, why do many notaries voluntarily maintain a notarial journal?

Accepted Answer

To create a contemporaneous record that can protect against future claims and disputes

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To increase the fees they can charge

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To satisfy a Department of State reporting requirement

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To qualify for an advanced notary certification

Question 5

The fee for each additional name acknowledged in the same certificate in New York is:

Accepted Answer

$2.00 per additional name

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$1.00 per additional name

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$0.50 per additional name

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$5.00 flat fee regardless of number

Question 6

A New York notary who fails to charge any fee for a notarial act is:

Accepted Answer

Acting within their rights — notaries may waive fees

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Acting improperly — all notarial acts must be paid for

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Required to report the waiver to the Department of State

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Subject to discipline for failing to follow the fee schedule