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New York notary rules: the official seal and stamp
What the New York Notary Public License Law says about the official seal and stamp, as 6 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
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- 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?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. The rule requires maintaining the original commissioned name in the signature and seal while adding the married name in parentheses.New York Notary Public License Law, page 21: “However, if he/she elects to use his/her marriage name, then for the balance of his/her term as a notary public he/she must continue to use the name under which he/she is commissioned in his/her signature and seal when acting in his/her notarial capacity, adding after his/her signature his/her married name, in parentheses.”
- Under §137, what specific text must a notary public affix beneath their signature in black ink, in addition to their name and county?The words "Notary Public State of New York". The law mandates that the phrase "Notary Public State of New York" be included beneath the signature.New York Notary Public License Law, page 10: “shall print, typewrite, stamp, or affix by electronic means where performing an electronic notarial act in conformity with section one hundred thirty-five-c of the executive law, beneath their signature in black ink, the notary public’s name, the words “Notary Public State of New York,” the name of the county in which such notary public originally qualified, and the expiration date of such notary public’s commission”
- Under Section 137 of the Executive Law, what specific information must a New York notary public print, typewrite, or stamp beneath their signature in black ink?Their name, the words “Notary Public State of New York,” the name of the county in which they are qualified, and the date upon which their commission expires. The law lists these four specific elements that must appear beneath the signature in black ink.New York Notary Public License Law, page 21: “In addition to his signature and venue, the notary public shall print, typewrite or stamp beneath his signature in black ink, his name, the words “Notary Public State of New York,” the name of the county in which he is qualified, and the date upon which his commission expires (§137, Executive Law).”
- When a bank opens a safe deposit box due to non-payment, what specific action must the notary public take regarding the contents?File with the lessor a certificate under seal stating the date, lessee name, and list of contents. The law mandates that the notary file a sealed certificate with specific details about the opening and contents of the box.New York Notary Public License Law, page 13: “The notary public shall then file with the lessor a certificate under seal which states the date of the opening of the safe deposit box, the name of the lessee, and a list of the contents.”
- Regarding the signature and seal of a county clerk on a certificate of official character or authentication, which method of reproduction is permitted?Facsimile, printed, stamped, photographed or engraved. Executive Law §134 lists facsimile, printed, stamped, photographed, or engraved as acceptable methods for the county clerk's signature and seal.New York Notary Public License Law, page 7: “The signature and seal of a county clerk, upon a certificate of official character of a notary public or the signature of a county clerk upon a certificate of authentication of the signature and acts of a notary public or commissioner of deeds, may be a facsimile, printed, stamped, photographed or engraved thereon.”
- If a notary public has a seal, what is the requirement regarding affixing that seal to a protest?The seal must be affixed free of expense when requested. The law mandates that if requested, the seal must be affixed to the protest without charge.New York Notary Public License Law, page 8: “Every notary public having a seal shall, except as otherwise provided, and when requested, affix his seal to such protest free of expense.”