Acknowledgments & JuratsNew York Notary Examination • 2026 Edition

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?

A$5.00

B$25.00

C$10.00

D$2.00Correct Answer

Official 2026 Statutory Legal Analysis

Executive Law §136(2) limits the statutory fee for taking and certifying the acknowledgment or proof of execution of a written instrument to $2 per person. $25 is the statutory fee for an electronic notarial act under 19 NYCRR §182.11.

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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?

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