New York notary practice test 1

1. What information regarding the notary's signature must be included in the exemplar provided during registration for electronic notarial acts?

1. A handwritten signature scanned at high resolution.
2. The notary public’s name and any necessary instructions or techniques that allow the electronic signature to be read.
3. A digital certificate issued by a third-party vendor.
4. The date of the notary's original commission expiration.

2. According to §303, what condition must be met before an officer takes an acknowledgment?

1. The officer must have satisfactory evidence that the person making the acknowledgment is the person described in and who executed the instrument.
2. The officer must verify that the signer is a married woman, as they have different requirements than unmarried persons.
3. The officer must ensure the signer provides a certified copy of their identification before proceeding.
4. The officer must record the transaction in a notary journal prior to signing the certificate.

3. What restriction applies to a notary regarding the division of fees with attorneys?

1. They may divide fees if the attorney is in the same county.
2. They may divide fees if the attorney is a family member.
3. They may not divide or agree to divide their fees with a lawyer.
4. They may divide fees only for notarizing commercial documents.

4. Under New York law regarding electronic notarial acts, which of the following is a required characteristic of a notary public's electronic signature to be deemed reliable?

1. It must be unique to the notary public.
2. It must be accompanied by a physical stamp or impression.
3. It must be verified by a third-party agency before use.
4. It must be printed on paper before being attached to the record.

5. Which of the following is NOT a required element of the audio-video conference recording for an electronic notarial act?

1. The complete notarial act
2. Any signatures required for completion of the notarial act
3. The discussion or display of personally identifiable information
4. A verbal description of the type of identification used

6. When completing the uniform form for a certificate of acknowledgment without this State, what information must be filled in the blanks regarding the signer?

1. The name of the individual whose name is subscribed to the instrument
2. The notary's commission number
3. The specific county where the property is located
4. The date the instrument was drafted

7. What is the legally equivalent affirmation that may be used for persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath?

1. "I swear that this document is accurate."
2. "Do you solemnly swear that the contents of this affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?"
3. "Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by you are true and correct?"
4. "I affirm under penalty of perjury that this is true."

8. According to §182.11, what is the specific fee amount an electronic notary public is entitled to receive for each electronic notarial act performed?

1. Twenty-five dollars
2. Sixty dollars
3. Fifteen dollars
4. Ten dollars

9. Under Executive Law §135-a, what is the consequence for a notary public who practices fraud or deceit while performing their duties?

1. They are guilty of a misdemeanor and may be removed from office
2. They are subject only to a civil fine without removal
3. They must retake the notary examination immediately
4. They are suspended for one year without pay

10. Under §137, what alternative title may a notary public who is also a licensed attorney use in place of 'Notary Public' in their official statement?

1. Attorney at Law
2. Attorney and Counselor at Law
3. Legal Counsel
4. Counselor at Law

11. When is a notary public entitled to receive a fee for administering an oath?

1. Always, as long as the service is rendered.
2. Only when a fee is expressly allowed by law for that specific service.
3. When the signer requests a receipt for the service.
4. When the oath is administered to a private individual rather than a public officer.

12. According to §182.5(b)(1), which of the following is a required characteristic of a government-issued identification card used for satisfactory evidence of identity?

1. It must contain a digital signature of the issuing agency.
2. It must include the signature of the bearer.
3. It must be issued within the last five years.
4. It must contain a holographic security feature.

13. Which of the following is a mandatory component of the records a notary public must maintain pursuant to this Part?

1. The personal phone number and email address of the signer.
2. The approximate time and type of notarial acts performed.
3. A handwritten note explaining why the signer chose this specific notary.
4. The credit score of the individual for whom the notarial act was performed.

14. How must a notary public handle their signature and seal if they elect to use their married name after marrying during their term of office?

1. They must stop using their original commission name and use only their married name for all future acts.
2. They must continue to use the name under which they were commissioned in their signature and seal, adding their married name in parentheses after the signature.
3. They must apply for a new commission immediately under their married name before performing any further notarial acts.
4. They may alternate between their original commission name and their married name depending on the preference of the signer.

15. In the context of electronic notarial acts under §182.5(d), how can an electronic notary public provide satisfactory evidence of identity for an individual appearing through communication technology?

1. By requiring the individual to upload a scanned copy of their driver's license only.
2. By attesting that the individual is personally known to them.
3. By verifying the individual's email address and phone number.
4. By requiring the individual to answer three security questions.

16. When performing an electronic notarial act, what is the requirement regarding the physical location of the notary public?

1. The notary must be physically located within the boundaries of New York.
2. The notary may be located anywhere in the United States.
3. The notary must be located in the same county as the principal.
4. The notary's location is irrelevant as long as the connection is secure.

17. Under §182.5(b)(2), what is the minimum requirement for using documents to establish satisfactory evidence of identity?

1. One current document issued by a private business.
2. Two current documents issued by an institution, business entity, or government with at least the individual's signature.
3. Three current documents issued by federal agencies only.
4. One passport and one utility bill.

18. Under New York Real Property Law §290, which of the following instruments is excluded from the definition of a "conveyance"?

1. A mortgage lien
2. An instrument in execution of power
3. A lease for a term not exceeding three years
4. An instrument postponing a mortgage lien

19. How must the signal transmission of the communication technology be secured during an electronic notarial act?

1. It must be secure from interception through lawful means by anyone other than the parties to the notarial act.
2. It must be encrypted using the latest public key infrastructure available to the Department of State.
3. It must allow third-party auditors to monitor the session for quality assurance purposes.
4. It must be transmitted via a dedicated fiber-optic line to prevent any digital compression.

20. Under Executive Law §130, which specific group of applicants is exempt from the Secretary of State's requirement to verify good moral character, common school education, and familiarity with notarial duties before appointment?

1. Attorneys and counselors at law duly admitted to practice in the state, or court clerks of the Unified Court System appointed after a Civil Service promotional examination.
2. Individuals who have served in the armed forces of the United States for at least one year.
3. Residents of New York State who maintain a primary residence within the state boundaries.
4. Any applicant who applies for reappointment within six months of their previous term expiring.

21. Under §182.3(a)(5), when must a notary public disqualify themselves from performing a notarial act?

1. When the notary is a party or directly and pecuniarily interested in the transaction.
2. When the notary has previously notarized a document for the same individual.
3. When the transaction involves a real estate closing in a different county.
4. When the document requires an oath or affirmation.

22. What capability must the communication technology used for electronic notarial acts possess regarding the electronic record?

1. It must allow the notary to edit the document before signing.
2. It must ensure the electronic record presented is the same record electronically signed by the principal.
3. It must automatically convert the document to PDF format.
4. It must require a physical signature on a printed copy.

23. If a principal is located outside the United States during an electronic notarial act, what condition must the record or subject matter meet?

1. The record must be translated into English before notarization.
2. The record must involve property located in the territorial jurisdiction of the United States or a transaction substantially connected with the United States.
3. The principal must provide a certified copy of their foreign passport.
4. The notary must verify the principal's identity using a physical document mailed to the office.

24. Which of the following is a specific disqualification for acting as a notary public in a particular transaction?

1. Being a party to or directly and pecuniarily interested in the transaction.
2. Being a member of the legislature.
3. Being a commissioner of elections.
4. Being employed by the county clerk.

25. What is the consequence for a conveyance if the false certification within it is deemed a forgery?

1. The conveyance is invalid
2. The conveyance remains valid but the notary is fined
3. The conveyance must be re-signed by a different notary
4. The conveyance is valid only if the signer appears in court