NYS Powers and Duties 2

Question 1

New York Executive Law §135 grants notaries public the power to:

Accepted Answer

Administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits, and take acknowledgments

Answer

Executive Law §135 authorizes notaries to administer oaths, take affidavits and depositions, and take acknowledgments.

Question 2

A New York notary public taking the proof of a deed by a subscribing witness must:

Accepted Answer

Examine the subscribing witness under oath about the execution of the deed

Answer

When taking proof by a subscribing witness, the notary must examine the witness under oath about how the deed was executed.

Question 3

A New York notary's authority to take depositions means:

Accepted Answer

The notary may take testimony under oath and certify the transcript

Answer

A notary may take testimony under oath in a deposition and certify the transcript, but cannot compel witnesses or issue subpoenas.

Question 4

When a New York notary certifies an acknowledgment on a corporate document, the notary is certifying that:

Accepted Answer

The person who signed appeared, stated their authority, and acknowledged the execution

Answer

The notary certifies that the signing officer personally appeared, identified their corporate role, and acknowledged executing the document on behalf of the corporation.

Question 5

A New York notary must refuse to perform a notarial act when:

Accepted Answer

The signer is unable to communicate or appear to understand the nature of the act

Answer

A notary must refuse if the signer cannot communicate or appears not to understand what they are signing.

NYS - New York State Notary Exam Practice Test

NYS - New York State Notary Exam Practice Test

NYS Powers and Duties 2