New York Notary Public Exam
Appointment and term: practice questions
Our New York Notary bank has 17 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What is the fee to take the New York notary written exam?
- $15
- $60
- $5
- $100
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A. $15 — It is paid on the exam date.
Question 2
What generally disqualifies a person from becoming a New York notary?
- A conviction for a felony or certain listed offenses, unless relief is granted
- Having a parking ticket in the past year
- Owning a business in another state
- Being under 25 years of age
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A. A conviction for a felony or certain listed offenses, unless relief is granted — A pardon or certificate of relief may remove the bar.
Question 3
What is the minimum age to become a New York notary?
- 18 years old
- 25 years old
- 21 years old
- 16 years old
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A. 18 years old — Applicants must be at least 18.
Question 4
Who appoints notaries public in New York?
- The Secretary of State
- The Appellate Division
- The Governor
- The county clerk
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A. The Secretary of State — The Department of State administers notary commissions.
Question 5
What document can the county clerk issue confirming a notary's authority, for use on documents sent elsewhere?
- A copy of the notary's driver's license
- A certificate of official character (authentication)
- A letter of good standing issued by the New York State Bar Association
- A notary bond receipt from the insurer
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B. A certificate of official character (authentication) — It certifies that the notary was commissioned and the signature is genuine.