NY Notary Public Practice Test

New York Notary Public Practice Exam – 40 Questions

This practice test contains 40 multiple-choice questions similar in format and difficulty to the New York Notary Public Examination.
A passing score in New York is 28 out of 40 (70%). This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and help determine whether you are ready to pass the official exam. The questions focus on the key topics most emphasized on the real test, including notary duties, identification requirements, prohibited acts, fees, and ethical responsibilities.
Take your time and answer each question carefully. This practice test will help you identify areas where you may need additional study.
Good luck!

1. A legal declaration by which a person directs how their property is to be distributed after death.

A) Deed

B) Codicil

C) Trust

D) Will

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2. Under New York Penal Law, forgery in the second degree is classified as:

A) A violation

B) A misdemeanor

C) A Class E felony

D) A Class D felony

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3. Personal property, such as household goods or fixtures.

A) Conveyance

B) Chattel

C) Lien

D) Mortgage

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4. Susan is a New York notary public commissioned in Kings County. She travels to Manhattan (New York County) and performs a notarization there. Is the notarization valid?

A) No, because she is limited to Kings County

B) No, because Manhattan requires a separate commission

C) Yes, because a NY notary may act anywhere within the state

D) Yes, only if the document involves real estate

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5. An acknowledgment confirms that the signer:

A) Signed in the notary’s presence

B) Appeared and acknowledged signing

C) Swore to the truth of the document

D) Was identified by a witness

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6. The act of witnessing the signing of a document and certifying that it was properly executed.

A) Escrow

B) Attest

C) Lien

D) Conveyance

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7. The geographic location, such as the county and state, where a notarization is performed and stated in the notarial certificate.

A) Jurisdiction

B) Venue

C) County Clerk

D) Acknowledgment

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8. A verbal pledge to tell the truth made under a sense of responsibility to God is called a

A) Affidavit

B) Affirmation

C) Oath

D) Jurat

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9. The maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for a Class D felony is:

A) 3 years

B) 4 years

C) 7 years

D) 15 years

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10. A New York notary public may perform notarial acts:

A) Only in their county

B) Anywhere in New York State

C) Anywhere in the U.S.

D) Anywhere with court approval

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11. Money, documents, or property held by a neutral third party until specific conditions are met.

A) Mortgage

B) Lease

C) Escrow

D) Laches

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12. A certificate issued by the Department of State that authenticates a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use.

A) Jurat

B) Attestation

C) Apostille

D) Acknowledgment

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13. A NY notary is prohibited from notarizing which document?

A) Affidavit

B) Power of Attorney

C) Birth certificate

D) Deed

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14. Which notarial act requires an oath or affirmation?

A) Acknowledgment

B) Jurat

C) Signature witnessing

D) Proof of execution

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15. A NY notary may notarize for their spouse if:

A) No fee is charged

B) The document is non-financial

C) If the notary is not a party to the document

D) Never

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16. A person in charge of a minor’s person or property.

A) Trustee

B) Executor

C) Guardian

D) Agent

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17. Who signs during a proof of execution?

A) The signer

B) The notary

C) A subscribing witness

D) An attorney

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18. A notary must refuse notarization if the signer:

A) Appears confused

B) Lacks understanding

C) Is under duress

D) All of the above

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19. The maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for a Class E felony is:

A) 1 year

B) 4 years

C) 7 years

D) 10 years

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20. A notarial act in which the signer swears or affirms that the contents of the document are true.

A) Acknowledgment

B) Proof of execution

C) Jurat

D) Apostille

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21. A notarial certificate that begins with “State of New York, County of ___” and states that the signer personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument is known as a:

A) Jurat

B) Acknowledgment within the State

C) Acknowledgment by subscribing witness

Acknowledgment without the State

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22. Charging more than the legal fee may result in:

A) A fine

B) Suspension

C) Revocation

D) All of the above

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23. The term of office for a NY notary public is:

A) 2 years

B) 3 years

C) 4 years

D) 5 years

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24. What is the maximum fee an electronic notary public may charge for each electronic notarial act, inclusive of all costs?

A) $2

B) $20

C) $5

D) $25

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25. An affidavit is a signed statement, duly sworn to before a notary public. Which requirement is of greater importance than correctly stating the venue?

A) That the affidavit be typed

B) That the affiant personally appear before the notary and swear to the statements

C) That the affidavit be filed with the county clerk

D) That the affidavit be notarized in the affiant’s county of residence

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26. Using the title “Notario Público” without disclosure is:

A) Allowed

B) Encouraged

C) Misleading and illegal

D) Optional

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27. A jurat requires the signer to:

A) Appear later

B) Sign outside the notary’s presence

C) Swear or affirm the contents

D) Provide two witnesses

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28. After a safe deposit box is opened under New York Banking Law §335, within what time period must a copy of the notary’s certificate be mailed to the lessee?

A) Within 5 days

B) Within 7 days

C) Within 10 days

D) Within 30 days

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29. A written instrument by which real property is pledged as security for the repayment of a debt.

A) Lease

B) Lien

C) Mortgage

D) Deed

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30. A notary may notarize a document if the signer:

A) Is personally known

B) Presents satisfactory ID

C) Is identified by a credible witness

D) A or B only

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31. Proof of execution is used when:

A) The signer is present

B) The signer cannot appear

C) No ID exists

D) A jurat is required

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32. A notary who notarizes their own signature commits:

A) No violation

B) A civil offense

C) A misdemeanor

D) A felony

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33.A notary public prepares legal documents and gives legal advice to a signer, even though the notary is not an attorney. What is the likely legal consequence?

A) No penalty if no fee is charged

B) Administrative warning only

C) Misdemeanor for unauthorized practice of law

D) Felony

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34. An unreasonable delay or negligence in asserting a legal right, resulting in its loss.

A) Lien

B) Lease

C) Laches

D) Escrow

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35. A legal claim or charge against property as security for the payment of a debt or obligation.

A) Lease

B) Deed

C) Lien

D) Escrow

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36. Every instrument, in writing, except a will, by which any estate or interest in real property is created, transferred, assigned, or surrendered, is called a:

A) Codicil

B) Chattel

C) Deed

D) Lien

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37.A notary public who changes their county of residence must notify the New York Secretary of State:

A) Immediately

B) Within 5 days

C) Within 30 days

D) At renewal

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38. An instrument made subsequent to a will and modifying it in some respects.

A) Deed

B) Chattel

C) Codicil

D) Conveyance

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39. Under New York Penal Law §70.15, the maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for a Class A misdemeanor is:

A) 30 days

B) 6 months

C) 1 year

D) 3 years

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40. A declaration by a person that they executed an instrument voluntarily for its stated purpose.

A) Jurat

B) Attestation

C) Acknowledgment

D) Escrow

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