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State Information for New York
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New York Notary Requirements and Information
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New York Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a person of good moral character;
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien;
• be a resident of New York or be regularly employed in the state;
• have an equivalent of a common school education;
• not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors.
How to Apply to Become a New York Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the New York Office of the Secretary State: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html
Secretary of State.
Term of Office
4 year term.
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Exam required, applicants for a new (initial) Notary commission. Renewing Notaries must take the exam if commission has lapsed (expired) for more than six months. Attorneys licensed to practice law in New York are exempt from taking the exam.
Notary Bond Requirement
Not required.
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required.
Notary Seal Requirement
Not required.
Authorized Duties
• Oaths/affirmations;
• acknowledgments and proofs;
• take depositions and affidavits;
• note protests.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the New York Secretary of State: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary_faq.html#9
Contact Information for the State of New York
State of New York Notary Website
https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html
State of New York Notary FAQs
https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary_faq.html
State of New York Online Notary Search
https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/lcns_public/chk_load
Phone Number
(518) 474-4429
Mailing Address
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(518) 474-4429
Further Information
https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/apostille.html
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided “as is,” free of warranty of any kind. Last updated August 2020.
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