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State Information for New York
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New York Notary Public Requirements New York Notary Commission Qualifications How to Apply to Become a New York Notary Term of Office Appointing Officer Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement New York Notary Seal Requirement Notary Bond Requirement Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement Authorized Duties Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status Contact Information for the State of New York
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; and
• not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors.
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the New York Department of State: http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html
4 Year Term
Secretary of State
Exam Required (Exam is a one hour, closed-book, proctored exam.)
Not Required (OPTIONAL, but recommended)
Not Required
Not Required
• take acknowledgments and proofs;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• take affidavits and depositions;
• demand acceptance or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing, and protest the same for non-payment.
See detailed information on the website of the New York Department of State: http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html
State Notary Website
http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html
State of New York Online Notary Search
http://appext20.dos.ny.gov/lcns_public/chk_load
State of New York Online Notary FAQ’s
http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary_faq.html
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
Fees
$10.00 per document
Phone Number
Albany: (518) 473-1001
New York City: (212) 417-5747
Further Information
http://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/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 July 2019.
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