← New York Notary Public Exam — Fees & Compensation

Free New York Notary Public Exam — Fees & Compensation Practice Test (2026)

40 questions · 60 min · Pass/Fail

40 Questions · 60 Minutes · Pass/Fail

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Sample Questions

Question 1

Who sets the fee that a county clerk charges for issuing a certificate of official character for a New York notary public?

Answer: The county clerk sets the fee for issuing a certificate of official character; this fee is not determined by the notary. It is a separate government fee distinct from the notarial fees established under Executive Law Section 136.

Question 2

An attorney who is also a commissioned New York notary performs a notarial act as part of closing a real estate transaction. May the attorney charge attorney fees for the overall legal service?

Answer: Yes, an attorney-notary may charge attorney fees for legal services rendered, even when those services include notarial acts. However, the notarial component itself is still governed by the statutory maximum fee schedule.

Question 3

What is the maximum fee a New York notary public may charge for administering a single oath or affirmation under Executive Law Section 136?

Answer: The maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation is $2.00 per oath. This fee is set by Executive Law Section 136 and applies to each individual oath administered.

Question 4

Is a New York notary public required to charge the statutory maximum fee, or may the notary charge less?

Answer: There is no statutory minimum fee, so a notary may charge any amount up to the maximum or may charge nothing at all. Waiving or reducing fees is entirely permissible under New York law.

Question 5

What is the legal consequence for a New York notary public who charges fees in excess of the statutory maximum under Executive Law?

Answer: Charging fees in excess of the statutory maximum is a misdemeanor under New York's Executive Law. A notary found guilty of overcharging faces criminal penalties, in addition to potential loss of the notarial commission.