Frequently Asked Questions

As a notary, you may serve as an impartial witness to the signing of a document. In this case, you verify the signer’s identity. Furthermore, you verify that they are signing the document of their own free will. In other words, they are not under any kind of duress or intimidation. You act as an official representative of the State. As a commissioned notary you are recognized as a person of integrity. Besides witnessing document signing, you can administer an oath or affirmation. You can take depositions and affidavits.

a) You must be 18 years old,br> b) Also, you must be a resident of New York, or work in the State.
c) Unquestionably, you have to know and understand the New York Notary License law.
d) You must have a “Common Education.”
e) Furthermore, you must pass a test
f) Of course, there are fees you will need to pay.

a) There is a $15.00 fee to take the exam.
b) Then, upon passing the test there is a $60.00 charge for your Notary commission.
c) And, you may want to purchase a rubber stamp. This costs between $15.00 and $20.00
d) Additionally, you may need an embosser. These run between $30.00 and $60.00
e) You should purchase a Journal to record your notarial acts. A Journal runs between $15.00 and $35.00. So, to be completely set up as a Notary figure on spending about $160.00

No you don’t. But, if you want to save considerable time preparing for the test, we recommend you take such a course. Our course is priced at $59.00, which is very reasonable compared to many other competitive offerings.

Yes. First, you could be sued. Our test training course teaches you how to protect yourself against potential liability. It starts with obeying the law. Secondly, if you are becoming a Notary with the thought that you will make a lot of money, forget it. Surprisingly, notarial acts do not pay well. Your motivation should be to help people and prove a benefit to your employer.

No. Your commission expires in 4 years. At that time you have to renew your commission. By the way, you will have to pay another $60.00.

No. The legality or accuracy of a document is not your responsibility. Chiefly, you certify the identity of the constituent. It is the constituent’s responsibility to know what they are signing. However, if you believe a document is fraudulent or the signer appears to be under duress or confused, you should not complete the notarial act.