New York Notary Public Exam
Fees: practice questions
Our New York Notary bank has 7 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
A notary charges $10 for a traditional acknowledgment. What is this?
- A legal travel fee
- Allowed, as long as the client agrees in advance
- A fair rush fee
- An overcharge, which is misconduct
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D. An overcharge, which is misconduct — Charging more than the statutory fee can lead to removal.
Question 2
What is the maximum fee a New York notary may charge for administering an oath or affirmation?
- $10
- $2
- $5
- $25
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B. $2 — Executive Law sets the traditional fee schedule.
Question 3
What may a New York notary charge for a certificate of authenticity for an electronically notarized document?
- $25
- $10
- $60
- $2
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D. $2 — It certifies that a paper copy matches the electronic record.
Question 4
What is the maximum fee for taking an acknowledgment, per person, in New York?
- $1
- $15
- $2
- $10
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C. $2 — The fee applies to each person whose acknowledgment is taken.