Executive Law 135: Powers And Duties

Question 0

Notaries public are empowered to administer oaths and affirmations.

Answer 0

True

They are also empowered to take affidavits and depositions.

Question 1

A notary shall not be liable to the parties injured for damages sustained by them as a result of the notary public’s actions.

Answer 1

False

A notary public IS liable for such damages.

Question 2

Notaries cannot take affidavits and depositions.

Answer 2

False

They can also certified acknowledgments and proofs of deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney and other instruments.

Question 3

Notaries can receive and certify acknowledgments or proofs of deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney and other instruments.

Answer 3

True

Notaries can also administer oaths and affirmations.

Question 4

Notaries cannot demand acceptance or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange.

Answer 4

False

Also a notary can demand payment of promissory notes and obligations in writing.

Question 5

Notaries can exercise powers and duties as by the laws of nations and according to commercial usage.

Answer 5

True

Notaries can exercise powers and duties as by the laws of nations and according to the commercial usage by the laws of any other government or country provided that when exercising such powers the notary so set forth the name of such other jurisdiction.

Question 6

A notary who is an attorney may administer an oath or affirmation to his client in respect of any matter, claim, action or proceeding.

Answer 6

True

Attorney must be admitted to practice in New York State.

Question 7

A notary is not liable to parties injured for damages sustained by them.

Answer 7

False

The notary IS liable for damages resulting from his misconduct.