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If a Notary refuses to notarize an affidavit presented for NY notary Mobile services. What is the potential maximum jail sentence? |
One year |
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The notary certificate of a witness to the execution of a real estate conveyance is called a: |
Proof certificate |
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Which of the following is in the requirements to become a Notary Public in New York? |
No special education or common school level |
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If a Notary moves to another state but still works in NYS he/she: |
Still is a qualified non-resident-resident |
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Which of the following are errors a notary can make that WILL NOT make the foregoing instrument get unrecorded? |
A. If the Notary was purporting to be a notary but was not licensed. B. If the Notary Public commission was expired C. If a New York Notary notarizes in another state. D. All of the above. |
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If your neighbor you know asks you to notarize an affidavit you must? |
Administer an Oath & fill out the Jurat. |
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What is the name of the location where the Notary notarizes something? |
Venue |
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Which of the following activities may a non-attorney Notary perform? |
Administer an oath of office for a military officer. |
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What is the County Clerk Fee for a certificate of Official Character? |
$5.00 |
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Which of the following acts can be performed by a Notary Public on Sunday? |
Affidavit |
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What is every instrument in writing, except a will that transfers real estate interests? |
Conveyance |
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Latin name for the words, "Sworn to be me this ____ day of _____". |
Jurat |
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What is a New York State Notary Public conflict of interest? |
Legal Consideration |
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A deponent is? |
Someone ordered to a hearing out of court called a deposition. |
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What is the notary fee for a protest of non-payment? |
.75 cents for the first one and .10 cents thereafter limit of 5 |
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What is the name of what a Notary places below the Notary signature? |
Statement of Authority |
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Who approves the appointment of a Notary Public? |
Secretary of State |
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What is the fee for changing name for marriage purposes and updating the State? |
Free for anyone changing names for marriage purposes. |
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Who must be with a bank employee to witness the terminated lease opening of an abandoned safety deposit box? |
A Notary Public |
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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. |
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What can happen to a notary for doing something illegal or with malfeasance? |
A- Can be summed to a NYS tribunal hearing for license revocation. B-Can go to criminal court as a defendant C-Can be sued for $ damages in Civil court D- All of the Above |
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What do the two witnesses to a will sign? |
Attestation clauses |
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What is a Chattel? |
Personal property such as household goods or fixtures. |
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Who issues certificates involved in various Notary Public procedures? |
A-The county clerks office. B-The Secretary of State's offices C-The Notary Public D-All of the above |
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What is an Executor? |
The one named in the will to carry out the provisions of a will. |
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What is the fee charged to a person for an affidavit at the County Clerk's Office? |
$2.00 for each original signature witnessed |
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What is the maximum jail sentence for a class D Felony? |
Seven years |
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What is the maximum sentence for class A misdemeanors? |
1 year |
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What is the maximum sentence for class E felony? |
Four years |
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What is the mandatory sentence for a Class D felony convictions? |
3 years |
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What is the sentence for Class 2X felonies? |
There is no 2X felony |
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What is an Apostle? |
Something certified for international use |
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Where is the Notary Public Law located? |
The Public Officer's Law aka Notary Public License Law |
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What was completed by a County Clerk when issuing an, "Authentication Certificate" and charging a $3 fee? |
Verified the Notary Public signature is authentic |
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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 |
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Which of the following people can hold the office of Notary Public? |
A convicted felon |
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Can a Notary who is also an officer of corporation notarize for her own corp? |
B-Yes for employees and even fellow corporate officers C-Yes but only if she is not a party to the instrument individually or as a Co. Rep. D- B& C above are both correct. |
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Who has some limited rights to practice law as a non-attorney? |
A- Law students after 2 semesters and have not failed bar exam 2 times. B- Prevention of cruelty officers. C- You practicing law for yourself only D- All of the above. |
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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. |
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What is "Latches"? |
The delay or negligence in asserting one's rights in court. |
