NYS License Law 2

Question 1

Under New York Executive Law, a notary public commission is valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

Four years

Answer

Two years

Answer

One year

Answer

Three years

Question 2

Which official appoints notaries public in New York State?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

Answer

The Governor

Answer

The Attorney General

Answer

The County Clerk

Question 3

A notary public convicted of a felony in New York may:

Accepted Answer

Have the commission removed by the Secretary of State

Answer

Continue notarizing with written permission of the court

Answer

Retain the commission until it expires naturally

Answer

Transfer the commission to another person

Question 4

To be eligible for a New York notary public commission, an applicant must be at least:

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 5

A New York notary public who moves out of state but maintains a New York office or place of business:

Accepted Answer

May retain the notary commission

Answer

Must immediately surrender the commission

Answer

Must reapply as a new applicant

Answer

Is automatically converted to an out-of-state notary

Question 6

In New York, after passing the notary exam, the applicant submits the application to:

Accepted Answer

The New York Department of State

Answer

The local county court

Answer

The Governor's office

Answer

The State Board of Notaries