New York Notary Public Exam
Signature, stamp and records: practice questions
Our New York Notary bank has 8 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
In what color ink must a New York notary print, type or stamp their information beneath their signature?
- Any color
- Black
- Red
- Blue
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B. Black — Name, 'Notary Public State of New York', county and expiration date.
Question 2
Within how many days after a change of name, address or e-mail must a New York notary notify the Secretary of State?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- Five days
- One full year
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C. Five days — The notice is signed with the notary's official signature.
Question 3
How long must a New York electronic notary keep records of electronic notarial acts?
- At least ten years
- At least three years
- At least one year
- Until the commission expires
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A. At least ten years — Records include the audio-video recording of the act.
Question 4
Is an official seal required for New York notarial acts?
- Yes, an embossed seal on every page
- Yes, but only for acknowledgments
- Yes, a red ink seal is required on the signature page of every document
- No, a seal is not required, though the printed information is
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D. No, a seal is not required, though the printed information is — Many notaries use a stamp with the required information.
Question 5
Must a New York notary keep records of traditional (paper) notarial acts?
- No; keeping records of acts is prohibited by privacy law
- No; only electronic notarial acts must be recorded
- Yes; records of every act must be kept for at least ten years
- Yes, but only for real estate documents and powers of attorney
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C. Yes; records of every act must be kept for at least ten years — 19 NYCRR 182.9 requires all notaries to record, at the time of the act, the date, time, type, names and addresses, and how identity was verified.