More New York Notary Exam Questions

Here are a few more New York Notary Exam questions. These are in addition to our previous blog that also reflects the types of questions potentially asked. Now, we don’t know what you will be specifically on your test. But, we do know what the State is looking for, in terms of your knowledge. As stated in our previous blog, all the test questions derive from the New York State Notary License law. If you want to download a copy of the law, visit the New York State’s website.  Once there, scroll down to the link – Laws, Rules and Regulations. You will find a downloadable file in PDF format. Anyway, Check out the questions below.

New York Notary Exam Sample Questions

• When does a notary’s commission expire?
  A) Two Years
  B) Four Years
  C) Six Years
  D) Never
  The answer is: B – Four Years
• Who maintains a record of a notary’s signature, which is made available to the public?
  1. The Secretary of State
  2. The Town Clerk
  3. The County Clerk
  4. Nobody
  The Answer is: C – The County Clerk
• Can a County Sheriff in New York be a Notary?
  The Answer is: No
• If convicted of a criminal offense, can you still become a notary. Yes or No.
  But, only with a pardon from a parole board.
• What is the fee for obtaining one’s notary license?
  The current fee is $60.
• The Secretary of State in New York is not allowed to appoint more than 1000 notaries in a year. True or False.
  This is False. He or she can appoint any number of notaries they wish to appoint.
• An attorney in New York is still required to take the Notary exam. True or False.
  This is False.
• Who issues a Notary Public’s commission?
  The answer is: The Secretary of State in New York
• When a New York Notary Public certifies a document, that document’s accuracy is now guaranteed. True of False.
  The answer is False. A notary does not guarantee the accuracy of a statement that exist in the document.
• What is the term used to describe a person who receives service from a notary public?
  The answer is: Constituent.

The exam will have 40 questions. The questions give you an idea of what the state may look for. We can help you prepare more thoroughly in our training course. Should you desire to become a New York Notary, we can prepare you for the exam. Feel free to read our blog on How Difficult the New York Notary Exam is.