NYS - New York State Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization Questions and Answers

Question 1

A New York notary public who is registered to perform electronic notarizations is conducting a remote notarial act.
According to NY Executive Law § 135-c, which of the following is a strict requirement regarding the physical location of the parties?

Accepted Answer

The notary must be physically located in New York State, but the signer can be located outside of the state.

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Both the notary and the signer must be physically located within New York State.

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The signer must be physically located in New York State, but the notary can be in any state that authorizes remote notarization.

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As long as both parties are U.S. citizens, their physical location during the electronic notarization is not restricted.

Question 2

Under the regulations for electronic notarization in New York, a notary must create and maintain a recording of each remote notarial act. For what minimum period must this audio-visual recording be retained?

Accepted Answer

For 10 years from the date of the notarial act.

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For the duration of the notary's current commission term.

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For 5 years from the date of the notarial act.

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Indefinitely, as a permanent record.

Question 3

Which of the following methods of notarization was temporarily permitted during the COVID-19 pandemic but was officially REPEALED and is no longer authorized in New York State as of January 31, 2023?

Accepted Answer

Remote Ink Notarization (RIN).

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Traditional in-person notarization with a wet signature.

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Electronic notarization using approved audio-visual technology.

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In-person electronic notarization (IPEN).

Question 4

A client, who is physically located in another country, needs a document notarized for a property transaction within the United States. A New York electronic notary is arranging a remote session. What must the notary do in this specific scenario?

Accepted Answer

Verify through verbal confirmation from the signer that the transaction is connected with the United States.

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Refuse the notarization as the signer is outside the U.S.

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Require the signer to provide a letter of request from a U.S. embassy.

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Charge an additional international service fee as set by the Department of State.

Question 5

To become registered as an electronic notary in New York, a person must first hold a commission as a traditional notary public. What is the next step they must take?

Accepted Answer

Register their capability to perform electronic notarizations with the Department of State.

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Pass a specialized electronic notarization exam.

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Purchase a surety bond specifically for electronic notarial acts.

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Obtain a digital certificate from the County Clerk's office.

Question 6

When performing a remote electronic notarization, the notary's certificate must contain specific language. Which of the following statements is required to be included in the notarial certificate for a remote act?

Accepted Answer

"This remote notarial act involved the use of communication technology."

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"This notarial act was performed in accordance with NY Executive Law § 135-c."

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"The signer's identity was verified using credential analysis."

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"The audio-visual recording of this act is stored securely for a minimum of 10 years."

A New York notary public who is registered to perform electronic notarizations is conducting a remote notarial act.According to NY Executive Law § 135-c, which of the following is a strict requirement regarding the physical location of the parties?

A New York notary public who is registered to perform electronic notarizations is conducting a remote notarial act.
According to NY Executive Law § 135-c, which of the following is a strict requirement regarding the physical location of the parties?