Notary law · New York

New York notary law summary

New York requires the notary to record electronic notarizations in a tamper-evident journal for 10 years.

Commissioning authority

New York Department of State

Commission term

4 years

Statutory fee cap

$2 per signature

Notary journal

Yes

Remote online notarization

Permanent

Surety bond

Not required

E&O insurance

$25,000 E&O insurance recommended

RON detail: RON authorized under Executive Law §135-c; separate registration required.

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