Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards
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Under New York law, a notary public may NOT notarize a document in which they have:
Answer: A direct financial or personal interest
A notary must not notarize documents in which they have a direct financial or personal interest, as this creates a conflict of interest.
The phrase 'subscribed and sworn to before me' on a notarial certificate indicates:
Answer: A jurat was performed — the signer signed before the notary and took an oath
'Subscribed and sworn to' language is the hallmark of a jurat — the signer signed (subscribed) and swore an oath before the notary.
When may a New York notary administer an affirmation instead of an oath?
Answer: When the signer has religious or conscientious objections to swearing an oath
An affirmation is available to those who have sincere religious or conscientious objections to swearing.
A notary public in New York is required to personally appear with the signer:
Answer: For all notarial acts — personal appearance is always required
Personal appearance of the signer before the notary is required for all notarial acts.
A protest is a notarial act in New York used primarily for:
Answer: Noting dishonored negotiable instruments such as checks or notes
A protest is used to formally note the dishonor of a negotiable instrument such as a check or promissory note.
Which statement about notarizing a will in New York is correct?
Answer: A will typically requires attesting witnesses, not notarization
New York wills require attesting witnesses rather than notarization for validity.