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. The book uses the question and answer method of subject presentation and studying which has a long history of success. . Selected legal terms are explained to help you better understand the law and be a more knowledgeable practicing notary public. . Quick Questions in flash card format help you memorize important facts. . Multiple Choice Questions help you connect important aspects of the law. . Practice exams help you to further sharpen up for both the format and subject matter of the notary exam.

Prepare for success! Use this book now - and during your notary public career.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

New York Notary Public Practice Test 1………………………………

New York Notary Public Practice Test 2……………………………… 19

New York Notary Public Practice Test 3……………………………… 31

New York Notary Public Practice Test 4……………………………… 42

New York Notary Public Practice Test 5……………………………… 61

New York Notary Public Bonus Questions…………………………… 80

New York Notary Public Legal Terms……………………………………

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C. only if party is present. D. None of the above.

Answer>: C. only if the party is present.

Notary Public License Law booklet from Division of Licensing Services.

    1. A notary public who is a non-resident of NYS and who ceases to have an office or place of business in NYS. A. may continue to serve as a notary public for one year. B. may continue to serve as a notary public until the expiration of his term. C. may continue to serve as a notary public upon the payment of a $ 60 fee. D. vacates his office as a notary.

Answer>: D. vacates his office as a notary.

Executive Law 130

    1. The Secretary of State may not remove from office for misconduct any notary appointed by him unless the person:
  1. is served with a copy of the charges against him.
  2. has had an opportunity to be heard.

A. 1 only is correct. B. 2 only is correct. C. Both 1 and 2 are not correct. D. Both 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer>: D. Both 1 and 2 are correct.

Executive Law 130

    1. The acknowledgment or proof of a conveyance of real property within the state or any other written instrument may be made:
  1. By a married woman
  2. By an unmarried woman

A. Only 1 is correct.

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B. Only 2 is correct. C. Both 1 and 2 are correct. D. 1 is correct and 2 is correct only if over the age of 25.

Answer>: C. Both 1 and 2 are correct.

Real Property Law 302

    1. Which of the following is not correct? Generally, a person convicted of a in NYS or any other state or territory shall not be appointed a notary public. A. misdemeanor B. "A" misdemeanor C. petty offense D. felony

Answer>: C. petty offense

Executive Law 130

    1. Which of the following is not correct? A notary public card contains the following: A. appointee's name B. address and county C. social security number D. commission term

Answer>: C. social security number Executive

Law 131

    1. The fee for a duplicate notary public identification card is: A. $ 2 B. $ 5 C. $ 10 D. $ 60

Answer>: C. $

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Answer>: C. New York State

Executive Law 135

    1. The fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument by one person is. A. $ 2 B. $ 4 C. $. 75 D. None of the above.

Answer>: A. $

Executive Law 136

    1. A notary public who is duly licensed as an attorney may substitute the words for the words "Notary Public." A. "Certified Notary Public." B. "Expert Notary Public." C. "Lawyer." D. "Attorney and Counselor at Law."

Answer>: D. "Attorney and Counselor at Law."

Executive Law 137

    1. An officer authorized to take the acknowledgment of a conveyance or other instrument who is guilty of malfeasance or fraudulent practice in the execution of any duty prescribed by law in relation thereto is liable in damages to. A. the Secretary of State B. county clerk C. state comptroller D. the person injured

Answer>: D. the person injured

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Real Property Law 330

    1. For a conveyance to be recorded: A. the conveyance may be in any language without a translation. B. the conveyance may be in any language without a translation as long as it is written in English letters or characters. C. a fee of $ 25 must be paid. D. None of the above.

Answer>: D. None of the above

Real Property Law 333

    1. Within days of the opening of a safe deposit box pursuant to Banking Law 335, a copy of the certificate of the notary public shall be mailed to the lessee (the renter of the safe deposit box) at his last known postal address. A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30

Answer>: B. 10

Banking Law 335

    1. A notary guilty of official misconduct is guilty of: A. an "A" misdemeanor B. a "B" misdemeanor C. a "D" felony D. an "E" felony

Answer>: A. an "A" misdemeanor

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A. 100% of the damages. B. 200% of the damages. C. 300% of the damages.

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D. None of the above.

Answer>: C. 300% of the damages.

Public Officers Law 67

    1. Which of the following is not correct? An officer is not entitled to a fee for administering an oath of office to: A. a member of the legislature. B. a military officer. C. an inspector of elections. D. a general of the Knights of Columbus.

Answer>: D. a general of the Knights of Columbus

Public Officers Law 69

    1. A notary public who knowingly issues a false certificate is guilty of: A. an "A" misdemeanor B. a "B" misdemeanor C. a "D" felony D. an "E" felony

Answer>: D. an "E" felony

Penal Law 175.

    1. A signed statement that is sworn to by the creator in front of a notary public is called. A. a codicil B. a lien C. a contract D. an affidavit

Answer>: D. an affidavit

Legal Terms

    1. A is the section on an affidavit where a notary certifies that the statement was sworn to in front of him. A. codicil

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D. a deposition

Answer>: B. a lien

Legal Terms

    1. A crime that is not a felony is called. A. a petty offense B. a violation C. a traffic infraction D. a misdemeanor

Answer>: D. a misdemeanor

Legal Definitions

    1. The fee for swearing in a witness is. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $

Answer>: A. $

Schedule of Fees

    1. The total fee for administering an oath and for a proof of execution is: A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $

Answer>: B. $

Schedule of Fees

    1. The fee for an authentication certificate is. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $

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Answer>: B. $

Schedule of Fees

    1. A notary public maintains an office in New York State but lives in New Jersey. The notary public: A. is not allowed to administer oaths in NYS. B. may only take acknowledgments in New Jersey C. is deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as the person upon whom process can be served on his behalf. D. None of the above

Answer>: C. is deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as the person

upon whom process can be served on his behalf.

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Executive Laws, 3-200, 3-400, and Public Law 3, County Law 534, and New York State Constitution, Article 3, Section 7, and Article 13 (a).

    1. Which of the following is not correct? A. All single women may make a conveyance of property. B. All married women may make a conveyance of property. C. A single woman may only make a conveyance of property if she is over the age twenty-five. D. A married woman may make a conveyance of property same as a single

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woman.

Answer>: C. A single woman may only make a conveyance of property if she is over

the age twenty-five.

Executive Law 302

    1. For a conveyance of real property to be recorded:
  1. it must be in the English language in all cases.
  2. proper names must be in foreign characters.

A. Only 1 is correct. B. Both 1 and 2 are correct. C. Only 2 is correct. D. Both 1 and 2 are not correct.

Answer>: D. Both 1 and 2 are not correct.

Real Property Law 333

    1. Which is false? Notary public may be removed office: A. for practicing fraud. B. for making a willful misstatement of a material fact in the notary public application for appointment. C. for taking an oath to a statement the notary knew to be fraudulent. D. for committing a petty offense.

Answer>: D. for committing a petty offense.

Executive Law 135-a

    1. An authentication by Department of State attached to a county-certified document to be userd internationally is called. A. a certified copy B. an attestation C. an apostille D. None of the above.

Answer>: C. an apostille

Legal Terms

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    1. Which of the following choices is not correct with respect to the opening of a safe deposit box pursuant to Bank Law 335? A. 30 days' notice has to be given to the lessee. B. List of contents must be filed with lessor by notary public. C. A copy of notarial certificate must be mailed to the lessor. D. Lessor must open the safe deposit box in the presence of the notary public.

Answer>: C. A copy of notarial certificate must be mailed to the lessor.

Banking Law 335. Must be mailed.

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New York Notary Public Practice Test 2

  1. 1. Issuing a false certificate is a: A. Class B felony.

B. Class A misdemeanor C. Petty Offense D. Class E felony

Answer>: D. Class E felony

Penal Law 175.

  1. 2. A declaration that is made before an official (example: notary public) that under the person's free act and deed he did execute the instrument is known as: A. an affidavit

B. an affiant C. an acknowledgment D. None of the above

Answer>: C. an acknowledgment

Legal Terms

  1. 3. A statue is a law that was created by: A. the Governor B. the State Controller C. the legislature

D. none of the above Answer>: C. the legislature Legal Terms