NYS Notary Oaths and Affirmations Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a 'deposition' in the context of New York notarial practice?
Answer: A sworn out-of-court statement taken before an authorized officer such as a notary
A deposition is sworn testimony taken outside of court before an officer authorized to administer oaths, including a notary public.
A New York notary administers an oath but forgets to sign the jurat. The affidavit is:
Answer: Defective and may be rejected by a court or government agency
An unsigned jurat is a defective notarial certificate; courts and agencies routinely reject such documents.
When is it appropriate for a New York notary to use the words 'subscribed and sworn' on a jurat?
Answer: When the affiant both signed the document in the notary's presence and was administered an oath or affirmation
'Subscribed and sworn' means the signer signed in the notary's presence and was placed under oath at the same time.
May a New York notary administer an oath to a person who does not speak English?
Answer: Yes, using an interpreter or in the person's language as long as the notary can communicate the oath's meaning
A notary may use an interpreter to ensure the affiant understands and agrees to the oath, even if English is not spoken.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a New York notary to refuse to administer an oath?
Answer: The signer insists on an affirmation instead of an oath
Requesting an affirmation instead of an oath is a valid legal right — a notary must honor this preference.
What is the maximum statutory fee a New York notary may charge for administering a single oath as of current law?
Answer: $2.00
New York Executive Law sets the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation at $2.00 per oath.