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New York Notary Public Resources

The New York Notary Resources page is your all-in-one guide to becoming and thriving as a Notary Public. Discover how to become a Notary, advance your skills as a Notary Signing Agent, and expand into remote and electronic notarization. Access the New York Notary Primer, stay informed about the latest legislative updates, and get the tools and support you need to build a compliant and successful notarial practice.

Notary How-Tos

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How To
Become a Notary Public in New York

Ultimate guide to getting your Notary Public commission

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How To
Renew as a Notary in New York

Steps to renewing your Notary commission

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How To
Become a Notary Signing Agent

Overview on becoming a Notary Signing Agent

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How to Become a Remote Online Notary in New York

Step-by-step process on applying to perform RONs

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How to Become an Electronic Notary

Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person

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New York Notary Quick Facts


In New York, Notaries can take acknowledgments and proofs, administer oaths and affirmations, and take affidavits and depositions.

They’re also authorized to conduct traditional, in-person electronic notarization and remote online notarization.

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Commission Term:

4 Years

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Maximum fees in NY:

  • Acknowledgment: $2
  • Jurat: $2
  • Verbal oath/affirmation: $2
  • RON: $25

Required Supplies:

Optional, but Recommended Supplies:

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New York Notary Laws

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New York Notary Primer

The New York Notary Primer is your go-to handbook for all things Notary Public. Complete with procedures, tips and complete text of state laws.

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New York Law Summary

This document outlines the legal framework governing Notary Public practices in New York. It defines the duties of New York Notaries, details the requirements for performing notarial acts and more.

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Recent Notary Legislation

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Nov 22
2024

NY Senate 2271

New York Senate 2271 provides a much-need needed revision of New York’s interstate recognition of notarial act statutes.

Jul 19
2024

NY Senate 8306

New York enacts the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, allowing individuals to execute a transfer on death deed to convey property outside of probate.

Jan 10
2024

NY Administrative Regulations (2024)

A regulation adopted by the New York Office of Information Services clarifies that Notaries performing notarial acts on electronic records must identify a signer and use an electronic signature that complies with regulations issued by the Department of State.

Jan 1
2024

NY Assembly 5772

Assembly 5772 allows any person to submit an affirmation under penalty of perjury in a civil action in lieu of a notarized affidavit.

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Notary Forms & Certificates

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