Y Flashcards
(306 cards)
1
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A Notary who refrains from performing a duty, which is imposed by law or inherent in the nature of his/her office, may be guilty of?
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d. A Misdemeanor
2
Q
A copy of a public record signed and certified as true copy by the public official having custody of the original is known a(n):
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c. Certified Copy
3
Q
To grant the right of usage in real property to another person for a term of years, life or at will is best known as a:
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b. Lease
4
Q
A court decree to pay a specified sum of money is best known as a:
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d. Judgment
5
Q
The secretary of State of New York may suspend or remove any Notary from office for misconduct. This cannot be done without serving the Notary Public with a copy of the charges and providing the Notary with which of the following?
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d. Both B & C
6
Q
For taking a Proof of Execution by two people and swearing in three witnesses, the Notary may collect the following fee:
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d. $10.00
7
Q
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
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4 years
8
Q
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
A
2
9
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A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
A
Proper identification
10
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Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
A
Contract
11
Q
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
A
The venue (State and County)
12
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What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
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2
13
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How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
A
2
14
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Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
A
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
15
Q
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
A
Blank spaces
16
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What is an acknowledgment?
A
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
17
Q
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
A
That the statements in the document are true
18
Q
How long does a notary’s commission last?
A
4 years
19
Q
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
A
Submit a renewal application and fee
20
Q
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
A
No, but it is recommended
21
Q
Is a notary journal required in NY?
A
No, but it is highly recommended
22
Q
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
A
Explaining a legal document to a client
23
Q
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
A
No, due to conflict of interest
24
Q
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
A
4 years
25
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
26
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
27
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
28
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
29
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
30
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
31
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
32
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
33
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
34
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
35
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
36
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
37
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
38
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
39
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
40
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
41
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
42
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
43
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
44
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
45
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
46
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
47
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
48
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
49
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
50
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
51
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
52
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
53
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
54
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
55
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
56
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
57
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
58
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
59
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
60
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
61
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
62
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
63
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
64
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
65
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
66
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
67
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
68
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
69
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
70
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
71
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
72
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
73
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
74
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
75
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
76
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
77
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
78
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
79
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
80
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
81
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
82
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
83
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
84
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
85
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
86
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
87
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
88
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
89
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
90
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
91
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
92
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
93
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
94
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
95
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
96
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
97
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
98
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
99
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
100
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
101
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
102
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
103
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
104
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
105
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
106
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
107
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
108
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
109
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
110
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
111
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
112
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
113
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
114
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
115
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
116
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
117
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
118
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
119
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
120
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
121
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
122
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
123
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
124
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
125
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
126
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
127
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
128
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
129
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
130
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
131
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
132
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
133
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
134
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
135
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
136
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
137
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
138
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
139
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
140
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
141
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
142
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
143
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
144
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
145
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
146
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
147
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
148
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
149
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
150
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
151
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
152
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
153
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
154
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
155
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
156
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
157
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
158
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
159
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
160
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
161
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
162
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
163
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
164
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
165
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
166
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
167
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
168
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
169
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
170
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
171
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
172
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
173
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
174
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
175
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
176
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
177
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
178
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
179
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
180
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
181
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
182
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
183
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
184
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
185
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
186
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
187
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
188
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
189
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
190
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
191
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
192
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
193
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
194
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
195
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
196
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
197
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
198
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
199
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
200
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
201
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
202
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
203
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
204
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
205
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
206
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
207
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
208
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
209
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
210
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
211
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
212
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
213
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
214
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
215
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
216
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
217
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
218
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
219
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
220
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
221
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
222
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
223
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
224
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
225
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
226
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
227
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
228
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
229
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
230
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
231
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
232
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
233
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
234
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
235
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
236
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
237
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
238
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
239
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
240
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
241
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
242
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
243
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
244
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
245
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
246
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
247
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
248
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
249
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
250
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
251
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
252
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
253
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
254
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
255
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
256
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
257
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
258
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
259
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
260
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
261
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
262
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
263
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
264
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
265
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
266
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
267
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
268
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
269
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
270
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
271
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
272
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
273
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
274
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
275
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
276
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
277
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
278
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
279
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
280
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
281
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
282
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
283
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
284
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
285
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
286
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
287
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
288
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
289
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
290
How long does a notary’s commission last?
4 years
291
What must a notary do when their commission expires?
Submit a renewal application and fee
292
Does New York require notaries to use a seal?
No, but it is recommended
293
Is a notary journal required in NY?
No, but it is highly recommended
294
What is considered unauthorized practice of law?
Explaining a legal document to a client
295
Can a notary notarize a document for their spouse?
No, due to conflict of interest
296
How long is a New York notary commission valid?
4 years
297
What is the fee for notarizing an affidavit in New York?
2
298
A notary may refuse service if the signer lacks?
Proper identification
299
Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act?
Contract
300
What must a notary include on a notarized document?
The venue (State and County)
301
What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for an acknowledgment?
2
302
How much can a notary charge for administering an oath?
2
303
Which of the following is a Class D Felony for a Notary?
Issuing a fraudulent notary certificate
304
A notary may NOT notarize a document if it contains?
Blank spaces
305
What is an acknowledgment?
A signer declares they signed voluntarily before a notary
306
In an oath or affirmation, what is being confirmed?
That the statements in the document are true
