Notarial Fees and Records Flashcards
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Under New York Executive Law §136, the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation and certifying it is:
Answer: $2.00
The maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation is $2.00.
A New York notary is asked to certify and protest a dishonored check. The fee for noting and protesting the dishonor is:
Answer: $75 cents plus postage costs
The fee for noting and protesting a negotiable instrument includes 75 cents plus actual postage and disburse costs.
New York law requires a notary to provide what record to a party who requests it?
Answer: A certified copy of any record the notary has made of a notarial act
A notary must provide certified copies of their own records of notarial acts upon request.
Although not mandated by New York law, why do many notaries voluntarily maintain a notarial journal?
Answer: To create a contemporaneous record that can protect against future claims and disputes
A voluntary journal creates a reliable record that protects the notary against future disputes about whether a notarization was properly performed.
The fee for each additional name acknowledged in the same certificate in New York is:
Answer: $2.00 per additional name
Each additional name acknowledged in the same certificate is charged at $2.00.
A New York notary who fails to charge any fee for a notarial act is:
Answer: Acting within their rights — notaries may waive fees
New York's fee schedule sets maximum fees, not minimum fees. Notaries may provide services for free.