Business Law /Notary Practice Test Part 3
Notary Practice Test Part 3
This deck covers key concepts and rules for notary publics, including legal limitations, penalties, and procedural requirements.
A newly commissioned notary public has an office next to that of a law firm. The notary public may: A. Advertise that he gives legal advice B. Agree to divide the fees with the law firm C. Give legal advice D. None of the above
None of the above
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A newly commissioned notary public has an office next to that of a law firm. The notary public may:
A. Advertise that he gives legal advice
B. Agree to divide the fees with the law firm
C. Give legal advice
D. None of the above
None of the above
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The secretary of state is not authorized to issue a duplicate notary public I.D. card
A. To replace a destroyed card
B. To replace a damaged card
C. To replace a lost card
D. To be kept as a spare I.D. card
To be kept as a spare I.D. card
Not Correct: If a notary public is removed from office-
A. He is thereafter not eligible to be appointed a notary public
B. He is not authorized to administer oaths
C. He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public
D. He cannot sign or execute any instrument as a notary public
He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public
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Which of the following three defects would render an official certificate by a notary public invalid?
1. The term of the notary was expired at the time of issuing the notarial certificate.
2. The name of the notary is misspelled on his identification card.
3. The notary failed to file his official oath.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None. These defects do not render the certificate invalid
None. These defects do not render the certificate invalid
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A notary public who is guilty of malfeasance or fraudulent practice in the execution of a duty prescribed by law is:
A. liable for a fine of $100
B. liable for a fine of $500
C. Liable for a fine of $1500
D. Liable in damages to the person injured
Liable in damages to the person injured
A law enacted by the New York State legislature is called:
A. codicil
B. seal
C. attestation
D. statute
Statute
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
A newly commissioned notary public has an office next to that of a law firm. The notary public may:
A. Advertise that he gives legal advice
B. Agree to divide the fees with the law firm
C. Give legal advice
D. None of the above | None of the above |
The secretary of state is not authorized to issue a duplicate notary public I.D. card
A. To replace a destroyed card
B. To replace a damaged card
C. To replace a lost card
D. To be kept as a spare I.D. card | To be kept as a spare I.D. card |
Not Correct: If a notary public is removed from office-
A. He is thereafter not eligible to be appointed a notary public
B. He is not authorized to administer oaths
C. He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public
D. He cannot sign or execute any instrument as a notary public | He is guilty of a felony if he continues to act as a notary public |
Which of the following three defects would render an official certificate by a notary public invalid?
1. The term of the notary was expired at the time of issuing the notarial certificate.
2. The name of the notary is misspelled on his identification card.
3. The notary failed to file his official oath.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None. These defects do not render the certificate invalid | None. These defects do not render the certificate invalid |
A notary public who is guilty of malfeasance or fraudulent practice in the execution of a duty prescribed by law is:
A. liable for a fine of $100
B. liable for a fine of $500
C. Liable for a fine of $1500
D. Liable in damages to the person injured | Liable in damages to the person injured |
A law enacted by the New York State legislature is called:
A. codicil
B. seal
C. attestation
D. statute | Statute |
Which of the following two statements are correct? A notary public may:
1. solemnize a marriage
2. take the acknowledgment of parties and witnesses to a written contract of marriage
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
D. None. Both 1 and 2 are incorrect | None. Both 1 and 2 are incorrect |
A notary public may:
A. prepare a will or codicil
B. prepare a deed or an assignment
C. prepare a mortgage
D. none of the above | None of the above |
A notary is asked by a person to notarize an affidavit. Which of the following is correct?
A. The notary can negotiate a fee
B. Notary must charge a fee of $20
C. Notary may charge a fee of $10
D. None of the above | None of the above |
If a party violates the provisions of Judiciary Law 67 (Fees of Public Officers) he is liable to the person aggrieved ________.
A. for damages plus $300
B. for damages plus traveling expenses
C. for treble damages
D. None of the above | For treble damages |