New York Notary Public Exam
Electronic notarization: practice questions
Our New York Notary bank has 11 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
How does the signer appear for a New York electronic notarization?
- Through live audio-video communication with the notary
- By sending a scanned copy of the signed document to the notary by email
- By recording a video and sending it later
- By telephone, with a code sent by text
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A. Through live audio-video communication with the notary — The communication must allow real-time interaction.
Question 2
What is the registration fee to become a New York electronic notary?
- $60
- $15
- No fee
- $25
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A. $60 — Electronic notaries must already hold a commission.
Question 3
When could New York notaries first register as electronic notaries?
- 1 March 2020
- 1 January 2000
- They cannot yet register
- 1 February 2023
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D. 1 February 2023 — Electronic notarization is authorized by Executive Law §135-c.
Question 4
What must a New York notary do before performing electronic notarizations?
- Register with the Department of State as an electronic notary
- Get approval from the county clerk of each county
- Nothing; any commissioned notary may start right away without registering
- Pass a separate federal exam
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A. Register with the Department of State as an electronic notary — Electronic notaries must also use compliant technology.