NYS Venue and Jurisdiction 2

Question 1

A notarial certificate reads 'State of New York, County of Kings.' What does this venue statement indicate?

Accepted Answer

The notarial act physically took place in Kings County

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The notary public is registered in Kings County

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The document will be filed or recorded in Kings County

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The signer resides in Kings County

Question 2

A NYS notary registered in Westchester County performs a notarization while in Bronx County. What county should appear in the venue?

Accepted Answer

Bronx County, where the notarization actually occurred

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Westchester County, where the notary is registered

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Either county, at the notary's discretion

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New York County, as the default metropolitan venue

Question 3

Which person may hold a NYS notary commission even though they are not a New York State resident?

Accepted Answer

An attorney admitted to practice law in New York who maintains a New York law office

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Any US citizen who is employed full-time at a New York company

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A federal employee assigned to a federal facility located in New York

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Any person who owns real property in New York State

Question 4

What is the legal consequence of a NYS notary performing a notarial act while physically located outside New York State?

Accepted Answer

The act is void and has no legal effect as a notarization

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The act is voidable but can be ratified by the signer afterward

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The notary is subject to a civil fine of $50 per unauthorized act

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The act is valid but must be reported to the Secretary of State within 30 days

Question 5

For purposes of performing notarial acts, which statement correctly describes the territorial scope of a NYS notary commission?

Accepted Answer

The entire State of New York, encompassing all 62 counties

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The specific county listed on the notary's certificate of appointment

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New York City and counties within 50 miles of New York City

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The county of the notary's employer's principal place of business

Question 6

In which counties within New York may a NYS notary public administer oaths and take depositions?

Accepted Answer

In any county within New York State

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Only in the county where they are registered

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Only in counties where they have filed a certificate of qualification

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Only in the five boroughs of New York City

Question 7

A signer requests that a NYS notary travel to a county different from the notary's registered county to perform a notarization. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Comply, as their authority covers all of New York State

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Refuse unless specially authorized for notarizations in that county

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Obtain a temporary permit from the destination county clerk first

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Agree only if the destination county is contiguous to their home county