Y Flashcards
A Notary who refrains from performing a duty, which is imposed by law or inherent in the nature of his/her office, may be guilty of?
d. A Misdemeanor
A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public official having custody of the original is known a(n):
c. Certified Copy
To grant the right of usage in real property to another person for a term of years, life or at will is best known as a:
b. Lease
A court decree to pay a specified sum of money is best known as a:
d. Judgment
The secretary of State of New York may suspend or remove any Notary from office for misconduct. This cannot be done without serving the Notary Public with a copy of the charges and providing the Notary with which of the following?
d. Both B & C
For taking a Proof of Execution by two people and swearing in three witnesses, the Notary may collect the following fee:
d. $10.00
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
