New York Notary Public Exam
Notarial acts: practice questions
Our New York Notary bank has 13 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
What is 'venue' in a notarial certificate?
- The place where the notarization takes place, such as 'State of New York, County of ___'
- The name of the court that will hear the case
- The notary's home address
- The address where the document will be filed
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A. The place where the notarization takes place, such as 'State of New York, County of ___' — The venue must show where the notary actually acted.
Question 2
What is a jurat?
- The opening clause of a deed naming the buyer and seller
- The clause at the end of an affidavit stating when, where and before whom it was sworn
- The statement in a will naming an executor
- A certificate that a document copy is true
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B. The clause at the end of an affidavit stating when, where and before whom it was sworn — For example: 'Sworn to before me this ___ day of ___'.
Question 3
What is an affirmation?
- A written statement made by the notary about the signer's honesty, reputation and character
- An oath that must be made with a hand on a religious book
- A written promise to pay money on a fixed date
- A solemn declaration made instead of an oath, without reference to a supreme being
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D. A solemn declaration made instead of an oath, without reference to a supreme being — It has the same legal effect as an oath.
Question 4
In what situation may a notary be present when a bank opens a safe deposit box?
- Never; only police may be present
- When the bank wants to inspect boxes
- When the rent is unpaid or the lease has ended, at least 30 days after proper notice
- Any time a customer is away
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C. When the rent is unpaid or the lease has ended, at least 30 days after proper notice — The notary certifies the inventory, and a copy is mailed to the lessee within 10 days.