Notary Public License Law (New York)

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Notary Public

A public officer authorized to execute acknowledgments of deeds or writings to make them available as evidence.

Commission

An official appointment granted by the Secretary of State for a term of four years.

Oath of Office

A formal promise made by a notary public, required prior to performing notarial acts.

Acknowledgment

A formal declaration by a person, before a notary, asserting that they executed a particular document.

Affidavit

A signed statement that is sworn to before a notary public or other authorized officer.

Electronic Notarial Act

An official act by a notary public involving an electronic record, using authorized communication technology.

Credential Analysis

A process to confirm the validity of government-issued identification by reviewing public and proprietary data.

Certification of Notarial Signatures

The county clerk's verification of a notary public's official character and the authenticity of their signatures.

Misconduct

Inappropriate or illegal actions taken by a notary that may result in removal from office and legal consequences.

Fee for Notarial Acts

Charges that a notary public is permitted to collect for various services provided, as outlined by law.

Proof of Execution

Verification that identifies a witness who has seen the signing of a legal document.

Authentication (Notarial)

A certificate added by a county clerk to verify a notary's authority to act.

Jurisdiction

The geographic area within which a notary public is authorized to perform notarial acts.

Affirmation

A solemn declaration made by someone who declines to take an oath; legally equivalent to an oath.

Apostille

A certification attached to a notarized document for use in another country.

County Clerk

The local official responsible for maintaining records of notary commissions and signatures.

Satisfactory Evidence of Identity

Documentation or proof required by a notary to confirm the identity of individuals appearing for notarial acts.