NYS Public Law 2

Question 1

Under New York Executive Law §135, a notary public who is guilty of misconduct may have their commission:

Accepted Answer

Revoked by the Secretary of State

Answer

The Secretary of State has authority to revoke a notary commission for misconduct.

Question 2

A New York notary public who fraudulently uses their commission may be subject to:

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution under Executive Law §135-a

Answer

Fraudulent use of a notarial commission is a criminal offense under Executive Law §135-a.

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about New York notary public law?

Accepted Answer

Notaries may not practice law unless also admitted to the bar

Answer

New York notaries are prohibited from practicing law unless they are also licensed attorneys.

Question 4

The New York Executive Law requires that a notary's signature on a certificate be:

Accepted Answer

The notary's own handwritten signature

Answer

The notary must personally and manually sign notarial certificates with their own handwritten signature.

Question 5

Which of the following persons is DISQUALIFIED from serving as a New York notary public?

Accepted Answer

A person convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude

Answer

Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude disqualifies a person from holding a notary commission.

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