§135-a. Notary public or commissioner of deeds; acting w/o appt; fraud in office.

Question 1

Any person who acts as a notary public, advertises the title of notary public, and/or uses language that gives the impression that he is a notary public to the public w/o having first been appointed is guilty of what?

Answer 1

Any person acting as a notary public w/o first having been appointed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Question 2

What is the punishment for a notary public who in the performance of the duties of such office shall practice any fraud or deceit?

Answer 2

Any person practicing fraud and deceit while exercising powers as a notary public shall be guilty of a misdemeanor