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Become a New York notary public with Notary Rotary, Inc.Qualifications:
No person shall be appointed as a notary public who has been convicted, in this State or any other state or territory, of a felony or certain other disqualifying offenses Note: Only first time applicants and those who have allowed their commission to lapse by more than 180 days, excluding those with a military exemption, must take the exam. Step 1: Submit your request for a New York notary public application.The application to become a New York notary public is not available online and must be requested from the Division of Licensing Services. You may fax a request to (518) 473-6648, or you may call any of the customer services numbers listed below: New York City: (212) 417-5747 Albany:(518) 474-4429 Binghamton: (607) 721-8757 Buffalo: (716) 847-7110 Syracuse:(315) 428-4258 Utica: (315) 793-2533 Hauppauge: (631) 952-6579 If you wish to request your application by mail you should send your request to:
The Division of Licensing Services Note: If you utilize express services or next day ground services such as UPS, Federal Express, or DHL etc. you should use the physical address of the building.
Alfred E. Smith Building Step 2: Complete the New York notary public examination.Study the New York notary public license law in preparation for the examination. You may find the information necessary to study for the official exam through the following link: Notary Public License Law When you believe you are ready to take the official state notary public examination you will need to go to: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/notary1.htm and click on the appropriate link for exam information and scheduling. Be sure to read and understand all information on the exam information pages, and contact their office if you have any unanswered questions, before attempting to take the exam. When you pass the exam you will receive a "pass slip" that will need to be included with your application materials. Step 3: Complete the application according to the instructions provided.To acquire a New York notary public application you may go to the division of licensing services customer service area, you may also mail, call, or fax your request. Please visit: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/notary1.htm for more information regarding policies at the division of licensing services building as well as fax and phone numbers to request an application packet. When you receive your application packet from the Division of Licensing Services you should complete it as instructed and make arrangements to take the oath and have your signature notarized. The Find a Notary feature from Notary Rotary can be helpful in contacting a notary public. Simply click the link below, enter your home ZIP code, and click search for a list of notaries public in your area: Find a Notary When you have completed the application and taken the oath of office you should send the application, oath of office forms, and a $60.00 nonrefundable application fee to the Division of Licensing Services at the following address:
The Division of Licensing Services Step 4: Receive your commission information and order your supplies from Notary Rotary, Inc.Upon being satisfied of the competency and good character of applicants for appointment as notaries public, the Secretary of State shall issue a commission to such persons; and the official signature of the applicants and the oath of office filed with such applications shall take effect. A notary public identification card indicating the appointee's name, address, county and commission term shall be transmitted to the appointee. When you receive your notary public identification card you will have all the information necessary to order your supplies from Notary Rotary, Inc. Although an official seal is not required for a New York notary public, most use a New York notary stamp or New York embossing seal as a matter of convenience. New York does also not require notaries public to use a journal or book to record notarial acts performed, but we recommend such a journal as another tool to help you in your business. A New York notary journal can provide records of your notarial acts in the event you need to prove something was or was not done. Please visit our store for your seal, stamp, journal, and any other supplies you may need, by clicking on the following link: New York Notary Supplies Choose NEw York from the drop down menu and click the Enter Store button to view all New York notary supplies offered by Notary Rotary. Follow the onscreen instructions through the order process and your order will ship as soon as we are able to process it, usually no more than two days before shipping. When you receive your supplies you will be prepared to take up the duties and responsibilities of a New York notary public. |