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1
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What is the educational requirement for a notary public

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Common school diploma

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What is contained in the certificate under seal made by a notary when a safe deposit box is opened?

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  1. The date of the opening of the safe deposit box
  2. The name of the lessee
  3. A list of the contents
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What is the fee for a county clerk’s certificate of official character?

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$1

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A licensed Attorney may substitute these words in place of “Notary Public”

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Attorney and Counselor at Law

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What is the document used as a testimony in a court proceeding?

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Deposition

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What conviction will bar a candidate to be appointed as a notary public?

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A crime

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7
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What is the template for the Jurat

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“Sworn to before me this ____ day of ____.”

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What is a general requirement to become a notary public?

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Be a united states citizen

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True or false: A former commissioner of deeds for NYC who was removed from office can be a notary public.

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False

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What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the county clerk’s office?

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A notary should not charge a fee for any business at the county clerk’s office during business hours

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Any person who is not a notary public but who represents himself as such is guilty of

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A misdemeaner

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True or false: When the secretary of state issues a duplicate notary identification card, it is an exact copy

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False

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True or false: When the secretary of state issues a duplicate notary identification card, the word “duplicate” will be stamped across it.

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True

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True or false: When the secretary of state issues a duplicate notary identification card, a fee of $10 will be charged.

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True

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15
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How long can a notary serve before they must renew their license?

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4 years

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16
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What act can a notary public not do on a Sunday

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Take a deposition

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17
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Can a notary public take an acknowledgement or an affidavit on a Sunday?

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Yes

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18
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Can a notary public administer an oath on a Sunday?

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Yes

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Which of the following are not defects that will cause a notary act to be deemed invalid?
A. The action occurred on a Sunday
B. The action was outside his jurisdiction
C. Misspelling of his name
D. Expiration of his term

A

A.
A notary can perform all actions on a Sunday, except a Deposition

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20
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A misdemeanor is

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Any crime other than a felony

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What is printed on a notary public ID card

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Their name, Address and county, and commission term

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22
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What do the witnesses to a will sign?

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The attestation clause

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23
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Which class felony is forgery in the second degree?

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D

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What is the fee for an authentication certificate issued by a county clerk?

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$3

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What will a notary who knowingly makes a false certificate be prosecuted for?
Forgery
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What does a county clerk's certificate authenticate?
The authority of a notary
27
True or False: Conveyances of real property can be recorded in a foreign language with no translations if there is an interpreter.
False. A conveyance written in another language must have a copy attached in English.
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True or False: Conveyances of real property can be recorded in a foreign language if a translation is attached in English and has been issued by a person designated for such purpose by the county judge.
True.
29
Who approves the appointment of a notary public?
The secretary of state
30
If the rental fee of a safe deposit box is not paid, the contents can be removed within at least how many days?
30 days, provided a letter was sent to the owner within 10 days.
31
A notary public is not authorized to
administer oaths to himself
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What must be asked in an affirmation?
"Do you solemnly, sincerely, and truly, declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?"
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What must be asked in an oath?
"Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?"
34
What actions are prohibited for a notary to do?
1. May not give advice on law 2. May not steer people towards a lawyer with whom he has a business connection to or financial interest with. 3. May not share fees with a lawyer 4. May not advertise services outside of parameters of a notary.
35
What is the civil practice law and rules?
The rule that authorizes a deposition to be taken before a notary in a civil proceeding.
36
A notary public is a
Public Officer
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Which degree in forgery is a person guilty of when he has the intent to defraud, injure, or deceive another?
Second
38
A notary public may not be removed from office for misconduct unless the person:
1. is served with a copy of the charges against him or her 2. Has had an opportunity to be heard.
39
What is the total commission fee for the appointment of a notary public?
$60. $40 for appointment and $20 for filing of Oath of Office
40
True or False: A notary can charge $2 for every oath of office
False. A notary cannot charge any fees for administering an oath of office.
41
What is the name of what a notary places beneath his signature?
Statement of Authority
42
True or False: Is is forgery to take an acknowledgement over the phone?
False. It is a misdemeanor.
43
True or False: A notary can perform notary duties if he is a grantee, mortgagor, or is beneficially interested in a conveyance.
False.
44
What is the statute of limitations?
A law that specifies the time during which a civil action or criminal prosecution must be started.
45
True or False: A notary public can protest for non-payment if he is a shareholder and has financial interest in a corporation.
False. He must not be financially interested.
46
True or False: A notary public can administer an oath to a party of a corporation if he is a shareholder and has financial interest in a corporation.
True
47
True or False: A notary public can take an acknowledgement if he is a shareholder in a corporation and if he is the party executing the acknowledgement.
False. He must not be a party executing the acknowledgement.
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True or False: An indictment for perjury on an affidavit is valid as long as the affiant nodded their head yes and put their prints in the designated box.
False. The affiant must have said "I do" verbally or words of like meaning after the oath is read.
49
If a notary public refuses to notarize an affidavit after all requirements are met, what is the potential maximum sentence of imprisonment?
1 year
50
Who can issue certified copies of a public record?
A public official who holds custody of the original
51
Who can issue the certificate of official character of a notary public? A. The secretary of state and county clerk B. The secretary of state only
B
52
True or false: Being found guilty of contempt of court is not the same thing as a misdemeanor?
True
53
A class A misdemeanor cannot exceed __ year(s) in prison
1 year
54
What is the fee to administer an oath or affirmation?
$2
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What is the maximum sentence for a Class E felony
4 Years
56
True or False: a deposition is an ex parte statement?
False. And affidavit is an ex parte statement.
57
An acknowledgement should not be taken unless the notary has satisfactory evidence that the person making the acknowledgement:
Is the person described and who executed the instrument.
58
What is the fee for a duplicate notary ID card
$10
59
True or False: Taking an acknowledgement before taking an oath of office is an example of forgery in the second degree?
False
60
True or False: Altering a public record with the intent to deceive is an example of forgery in the second degree?
True
61
What must be stated by the subscribing witness when executing a conveyance?
His place of residence
62
Statute of frauds
The state law that refers that certain contracts must be in writing so that they can be enforceable at law
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What is a notary public guilty of when he issues an instrument knowing that it contains false information with the intent to defraud
Issuing a false certificate
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What is a notary public guilty of when he refuses to officiate on request?
A misdemeanor

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