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05/26/2009
WHITE PLAINS: Are you interested in becoming a notary public? “If so”, according to County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni, whose office maintains the records of all notaries public commissioned in Westchester County, “there are several requirements including first passing the state administered licensing exam.” The Notary Public Exam is a walk-in examination given regularly throughout New York State. To take the exam you must present a government issued photo identification card and pay the exam fee of $15.00. The next scheduled exam in Westchester will be administered on Friday, June 19th on the campus of Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Classroom Building, Room C200 at 8:30 a.m. Applicants are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited and fills up quickly.
A notary public is a state appointed and commissioned official who administers oaths and serves as an impartial witness when important documents such as deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney are signed. In addition to passing the exam, an applicant seeking a four year Notary Public commission from the New York State Secretary of State must be 18 years or older, a citizen of the United States and either a resident or have an office or place of business in New York State.
To learn about all the requirements on becoming a notary public, visit www.westchesterclerk.com/LegalDivision_Notaries.htm, where a copy of the most current study guide, the Notary Public License Law Booklet, can be downloaded. This booklet, free of charge, can also be obtained by visiting the clerk’s office at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 330, White Plains, New York, 10601. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m., excluding legal holidays, and can be reached by calling (914)995-3071.