NY

Notary services in New York

RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert allowed VIN verification N/A Max fee $2/act

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Not permitted
Copy certification Permitted
VIN verification Not specified
Maximum fee per act $2.00
Listed notaries 0

Services with restrictions in New York

Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in New York under state law.
Requirements shown from the human-reviewed legal knowledge base (6 approved rules) .

Notary requirements & rules

Identification
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): ents for Electronic Notarial Acts 182.5 Satisfactory Evidence of Identity 182.6 Credential Analysis 182.7 Identity Proofing 182.8 Communication Technolog Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): ents for Electronic Notarial Acts 182.5 Satisfactory Evidence of Identity 182.6 Credential Analysis 182.7 Identity Proofing 182.8 Communication Technology 182.9 Recordkeeping and Reporting 182.10 Applications, Registrations and Renewals 182.11 Fees Definitions and General Terms NYS Department of State Division of Li
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
Acceptable ID
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): e of the commission. 4. A notary public identification card indicating the appointee’s name, address, county and commission term shall be transmitted to Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): e of the commission. 4. A notary public identification card indicating the appointee’s name, address, county and commission term shall be transmitted to the appointee. 5. The commission, duly dated, and a certified copy or the original of the oath of office and the official signature, and $20 apportioned from the application fee shall be transmitted by the Secretary of State to the county clerk in which
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
Prohibited Acts
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): lawyer’s fee on any legal business. 4. May not advertise in, or circulate in any manner, any paper or advertisement, or say to anyone that he has any pow Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): lawyer’s fee on any legal business. 4. May not advertise in, or circulate in any manner, any paper or advertisement, or say to anyone that he has any powers or rights not given to the notary by the laws under which the notary was appointed. A notary public is cautioned not to execute an acknowledgment of the execution of a will. Such acknowledgment cannot be deemed equivalent to an attestation clause accompanying a will. (See definition of Attestation
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
Fees
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): ll receive a non-refundable application fee of $60 from applicants for appointment, which fee shall be submitted together with the application. No furthe Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): ll receive a non-refundable application fee of $60 from applicants for appointment, which fee shall be submitted together with the application. No further fee shall be paid for the issuance of the commission. 4. A notary public identification card indicating the appointee’s name, address, county and commission term shall be transmitted to the appointee. 5. The commission, duly da
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): that: (i) allows a notary public and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound; and (ii) when necess Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): that: (i) allows a notary public and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound; and (ii) when necessary and consistent with other applicable law, facilitates communication with a remotely located individual who has a vision, hearing, or speech impairment. (b) “Electronic” shall have the same meaning as set forth in subdivision one of section three hundred two of the state technology law. (c) “Electronic record
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
Record Retention
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): igner’s identity, the electronic notary shall keep a copy of the recording of the video and audio conference and a notation of the type of any other iden Mandatory
N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023): igner’s identity, the electronic notary shall keep a copy of the recording of the video and audio conference and a notation of the type of any other identification used. The recording shall be maintained for a period of at least ten years from the date of transaction. NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services Notary Public License Law / Page 9 3. Registration requirements. (a) Before performi
Source: N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)

Relevant statutes

Notary-related statutes from New York's official code (sourced from primary authorities).

N.Y. DOS Notary Public License Law (Jan 2023)
NY DOS Notary Public License Law PDF (local ingest)
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
NY SOS
New York SOS notary
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026