NYS Appointment and Qualifications 2

Question 1

Which of the following demonstrates a REQUIRED qualification for a New York notary public applicant?

Accepted Answer

Residence or maintenance of an office or place of business in New York

Answer

Residency OR maintaining a New York office or place of business satisfies the residency requirement.

Question 2

When a New York notary public relocates their residence to a different county within New York, they must:

Accepted Answer

File their oath and signature with the new county clerk

Answer

Upon moving to a new county, the notary must file their oath and signature with the new county's clerk.

Question 3

The New York notary public examination is administered by:

Accepted Answer

The county clerk of the applicant's county

Answer

The notary examination is administered by the county clerk of the applicant's county.

Question 4

A New York notary commission may be issued to an applicant who is:

Accepted Answer

18 years old, literate, and of good moral character

Answer

An applicant must be at least 18, literate, and of good moral character to qualify for a New York notary commission.

Question 5

A New York notary public who becomes a member of the State Legislature may:

Accepted Answer

Continue to hold the notary commission but with conflict restrictions

Answer

A legislator who is also a notary may continue to hold the commission but must observe conflict of interest rules.

NYS - New York State Notary Exam Practice Test