NYS Notarial Services 2

Question 1

The maximum fee a New York notary may charge for taking an acknowledgment is:

Accepted Answer

$2.00

Answer

$1.00

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$5.00

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$10.00

Question 2

A New York notary public who charges more than the statutory maximum fee is subject to:

Accepted Answer

Removal from office and civil liability

Answer

A warning letter only

Answer

A $25 fine only

Answer

No penalty — fee caps are suggestions

Question 3

When a New York notary takes a deposition, the maximum fee per hour is:

Accepted Answer

$7.50

Answer

$2.00

Answer

$3.00

Answer

$15.00

Question 4

A New York notary public may perform notarial acts:

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in New York State

Answer

Only within the county where they are registered

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Only in the city or town where they reside

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Only in the judicial district of their appointment

Question 5

Which best describes a New York notary's duty of impartiality?

Accepted Answer

The notary must serve all parties without bias regardless of personal relationship

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The notary must favor the party who pays the notarial fee

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The notary may decline to serve based on personal preference

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Impartiality applies only in judicial proceedings

Question 6

A New York notary public acting outside the scope of their authority may face:

Accepted Answer

Criminal and civil liability

Answer

No consequence since notaries have unlimited authority

Answer

Only a written reprimand

Answer

Mandatory retraining only