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New York notary rules: fees for notarial acts

What the New York Notary Public License Law says about fees for notarial acts, as 15 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.

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1. What restriction applies to a notary regarding the division of fees with attorneys?They may not divide or agree to divide their fees with a lawyer. The law prohibits notaries from dividing fees with lawyers or accepting part of a lawyer's fee.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 5: “May not divide or agree to divide his fees with a lawyer, or accept any part of a lawyer’s fee on any legal business.”
2. According to §182.11, what is the specific fee amount an electronic notary public is entitled to receive for each electronic notarial act performed?Twenty-five dollars. The law states that the fee for each electronic notarial act is twenty-five dollars.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 19: “An electronic notary public shall be entitled to a fee of twenty-five dollars for each electronic notarial act performed, which shall be inclusive of all costs incurred by the notary public.”
3. What additional document must an applicant submit along with the application form and fee to become a notary public?A “pass slip” showing they passed the examination. The law requires a pass slip as proof of passing the exam, in addition to the standard application materials.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 2: “In addition to the application form and fee, the applicant must submit a “pass slip” showing that s/he has taken and passed the notary public examination.”
4. According to §534 of the County Law, what is the requirement for county clerks regarding notary services available to the public?They must designate at least one staff member as a notary public available during normal business hours. The law mandates that county clerks designate at least one staff notary available during business hours for free public service.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 7: “Each county clerk shall designate from among the members of his or her staff at least one notary public to be available to notarize documents for the public in each county clerk’s office during normal business hours free of charge.”
5. What is the maximum number of Notices of Protest allowed for each additional notice, according to the fee schedule?Limit 5. The fee schedule states a limit of 5 for each additional Notice of Protest.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 22: “Each additional Notice of Protest (limit 5)”
6. Under §67, when is an officer permitted to demand their fee in advance?Only when expressly directed or permitted by law to require payment before rendering the service. The rule specifies that advance payment is allowed only if the law expressly directs or permits it.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 14: “except that an officer may demand in advance his fee, where he is, by law, expressly directed or permitted to require payment thereof, before rendering the service.”
7. What specific statement must a notary public include in a non-English advertisement for their services?"I am not an attorney licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter or accept fees for legal advice.". The law requires this exact disclaimer to be posted with non-English advertisements to clarify the notary's role.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 8: ““I am not an attorney licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter or accept fees for legal advice.””
8. What is the maximum period allowed for a discharged military veteran to apply for reappointment as a notary public with waived qualifying requirements after their discharge?Within a period of 1 year after the military discharge. The law states that veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable have one year to apply for reappointment with waived requirements.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 6: “provided such application for reappointment is made within a period of 1 year after the military discharge of the applicant under conditions other than dishonorable”
9. According to §182.11(e), what is the fee amount for submitting change requests or Duplicate License/Registration Requests?Ten dollars. Section 182.11(e) clearly states that the fee for these specific administrative requests is ten dollars.
   New York Notary Public License Law, page 19: “The fee for change requests and Duplicate License/Registration Requests shall be ten dollars, payable to the secretary of state at the time of submission of the request.”
10. If a notary public needs to change their name or address on their application for reappointment, what fee does the Secretary of State charge for this change?$10. The law specifies a $10 fee for changing a name or address, noting that this applies except when changes are made during the reappointment process itself.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 6: “Except for changes made in an application for reappointment, the Secretary of State shall receive a non-refundable fee of $10 for changing the name or address of a notary public.”
11. Which specific fee amount must an applicant submit to the Division of Licensing Services when applying for a notary public commission?$60. The law specifies that the required application fee is exactly $60.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 2: “An applicant for a notary public commission must submit to the Division of Licensing Services an original application and $60 fee.”
12. What additional liability does an officer face if they violate the provisions regarding fees in §67, beyond the criminal punishment?They are liable for treble damages in an action by the aggrieved person. The law specifies that violations of the fee section result in liability for treble damages in civil actions brought by the aggrieved party.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 14: “An officer or other person, who violates either of the provisions contained in this section, is liable, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law for the criminal offense, to an action in behalf of the person aggrieved, in which the plaintiff is entitled to treble damages.”
13. Per §182.11(d), what fee must applicants who are required to take a written exam submit for each examination taken?Fifteen dollars. Section 182.11(d) sets the specific fee for each written examination taken by applicants at fifteen dollars.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 19: “Notary Public applicants who must take a written exam must submit a fee of fifteen dollars for each examination taken, payable on the date of the examination.”
14. According to the handbook, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for performing a protest for the non-payment of a note?75 cents. The law sets the maximum fee for a protest at 75 cents.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 8: “any greater fee or reward than 75 cents for such protest”
15. What is the nonrefundable application fee required for applicants seeking a notary public commission under §182.11(a)?Sixty dollars. The law mandates a nonrefundable application fee of sixty dollars for new notary public applicants.
    New York Notary Public License Law, page 18: “Applicants for a notary public commission must submit a nonrefundable application fee of sixty dollars, which fee shall be used and distributed in accordance with section 131 of the Executive Law.”

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