NYS Notarial Acts and Procedures 2

Question 1

When taking an acknowledgment, a New York notary must confirm that the signer:

Accepted Answer

Personally appeared and acknowledged executing the document freely

Answer

An acknowledgment requires the signer to personally appear and acknowledge that they executed the document of their own free will.

Question 2

A jurat in New York requires the notary to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the signer's identity and witness the signing under oath

Answer

A jurat requires the notary to administer an oath and witness the signer's signature.

Question 3

Which type of notarial act is used to certify that a copy of a document is a true reproduction of the original?

Accepted Answer

Copy certification

Answer

Copy certification certifies that a copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document.

Question 4

A notary public in New York administering an oath must:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the person understands they are swearing under penalty of perjury

Answer

The key requirement is that the person understands they are swearing under penalty of perjury.

Question 5

If a document signer does not speak English, a New York notary should:

Accepted Answer

Use an interpreter to ensure the signer understands the document and act

Answer

A notary may use a qualified interpreter to ensure the signer understands what they are signing.

NYS - New York State Notary Exam Practice Test