New York State Exam New York State Notary Public Exam

Question 1

Which New York State agency administers the Notary Public licensing exam?

Accepted Answer

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

Answer

New York State Bar Association

Answer

New York State Department of Education

Answer

New York State Office of the Attorney General

Question 2

What is the passing score required on the New York State Notary Public Exam?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

60%

Answer

75%

Answer

80%

Question 3

How long is a New York State Notary Public commission valid?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

Indefinitely

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is automatically a notary public in New York without taking the exam?

Accepted Answer

A licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York

Answer

A bank teller

Answer

A retired judge

Answer

A certified public accountant

Question 5

A New York notary public may NOT perform notarial acts in which situation?

Accepted Answer

When the notary has a financial interest in the transaction

Answer

When notarizing a document for a family member in most cases

Answer

When the document is typed rather than handwritten

Answer

When asked to notarize multiple documents at once

Question 6

What is the maximum fee a New York notary public may charge for taking an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

$2.00

Answer

$0.25

Answer

$5.00

Answer

$10.00