Appointment & QualificationsNew York Notary Examination • 2026 Edition

Which of the following applicants is exempt from taking the New York State Notary Public written examination prior to appointment?

AA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New York.

BA paralegal with over 10 years of legal experience in New York.

CAn attorney regularly admitted to practice law in the courts of record of New York State.Correct Answer

DA licensed Real Estate Broker in New York State.

Official 2026 Statutory Legal Analysis

Executive Law §130 expressly exempts attorneys duly admitted to practice law in New York State and certain court clerks of the Unified Court System from the written examination requirement. Real estate brokers, CPAs, and paralegals are not exempt.

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Which of the following applicants is exempt from taking the New York State Notary Public written examination prior to appointment?

More New York Notary Exam Questions

Under Executive Law §130, what is the official length of a New York State Notary Public commission term?

What is the non-refundable initial application fee required by the Secretary of State for a New York Notary Public commission?

Which of the following individuals meets the basic residency requirement to be appointed as a Notary Public in New York State under Executive Law §130?

Under Executive Law §136, what is the maximum statutory fee a Notary Public may charge for taking and certifying the acknowledgment of a written instrument by one person?