The exam you must take to become a Notary is notoriously difficult – it will test your knowledge of the New York Notary Public License Law. Our exam prep will break things down for you and cover everything you need to know to pass.
A newly appointed notary public will receive an identification card within four to six weeks of the date that the Division of Licensing Services receives his or her application. The identification card will indicate the notary's name, address, county and commission term. The term of commission is four years.
Applicants must include a criminal background check, no more than 30 days old, performed by a local law enforcement agency, with their application. Applicants must complete the online notary training and exam as well as pass with a score of 90% or above (available at ).
HELOC closing must be notarized During the closing period, you'll have to have a notary, either at their office or at your home where they can witness you signing your HELOC documents. In some states, you might be able to use a remote notary.
Generally, crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or moral turpitude would disqualify someone from being a notary public. All states bar those with felonies from becoming a notary public.
Write the name of the person swearing to the truthfulness of the contents of the documents. Sign your name exactly as it appears on file with the Secretary of State and affix the official notary seal so that all the required elements of the notary seal appear legibly.
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States, be able to read and write English, provide his or her telephone number at the time of application and complete the Notary Public Training Course.