What does the County Clerks office do for Notaries Public?
A20. Notaries Public are commissioned in his/her County of residence or employment. After receiving and approving an applicant for a Notary Public commission, the Secretary of State forwards the commission information, the original oath of office and the signature of the Notary Public to the appropriate County Clerk. The County Clerk maintains a record of the commission and signature. The public may then access this record and verify the “official” signature of the Notary at the County Clerk Offices. There are sixty-four (64) counties in New York State.
