If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services. What is the potential maximum jail sentence?
One year
The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called a:
Proof certificate
Which of the following is in the requirements to become a Notary Public in New York?
No special education or common school level
If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/she:
Still is a qualified non–resident–resident
Which of the following are errors a notary can make that WILL NOT make the foregoing instrument get unrecorded?
D) All of the above.
If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must?
Administer an Oath & fill out the Jurat.
What is the name of the location where the Notary notarizes something?
Venue
Which of the following activities may a non–attorney Notary perform?
Administer an oath of office for a military officer.
What is the County Clerk Fee for a certificate of Official Character?
$5.00
Which of the following acts can be performed by a Notary Public on Sunday?
Affidavit
What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests?
Conveyance
Latin name for the words, "Sworn to be me this ____ day of _____".
Jurat
What is a New York State Notary Public conflict of interest?
Legal Consideration
A deponent is?
Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition.
What is the notary fee for a protest of non–payment?
.75 cents for the first one and .10 cents thereafter limit of 5
What is the name of what a Notary places below the Notary signature?
Statement of Authority
Who approves the appointment of a Notary Public?
Secretary of State
What is the fee for changing name for marriage purposes and updating the State?
Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes.
Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of an abandoned safety deposit box?
A Notary Public
Who can translate a deed into another language to be filed in a NY County Clerk?
Translator with certificate of designation by the county judge.
What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance?
D) All of the Above
What do the two witnesses to a will sign?
Attestation clauses
What is a Chattel?
Personal property such as household goods or fixtures.
Who issues certificates involved in various Notary Public procedures?
D) All of the above
What is an Executor?
The one named in the will to carry out the provisions of a will.
What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerk's Office?
$2.00 for each original signature witnessed
What is the maximum jail sentence for a class D Felony?
Seven years
What is the maximum sentence for class A misdemeanors?
1 year
What is the maximum sentence for class E felony?
Four years
What is the mandatory sentence for a Class D felony convictions?
3 years
What is the sentence for Class 2X felonies?
There is no 2X felony
What is an Apostle?
Something certified for international use
Where is the Notary Public Law located?
The Public Officer's Law aka Notary Public License Law
What was completed by a County Clerk when issuing an, "Authentication Certificate" and charging a $3 fee?
Verified the Notary Public signature is authentic
Which of the following is, "Professional Misconduct"?
A) When a Notary does something while aware it is not procedurally correct.
B)Notarizing with a fake ID.
D) Both A & B
D) Both A & B
Which of the following people can hold the office of Notary Public?
A convicted felon
Can a Notary who is also an officer of corporation notarize for her own corp?
D) B& C above are both correct.
Who has some limited rights to practice law as a non–attorney?
D) All of the above.
What is requires for an indictment for perjury on an affidavit?
Affiant saying "I do" or words of like meaning after the oath is read.
What is "Latches"?
The delay or negligence in asserting one's rights in court.