N.Y. County Law § 381: The legislative body of a county may, for the convenience of the county, designate certain named county officers and employees to apply f...

§ 381. The legislative body of a county may, for the convenience of

the county, designate certain named county officers and employees to

apply for notary commissions and pay the necessary fees therefor from

county funds. Such payment shall be deemed to be for a county purpose.

No fee shall be charged or collected by such officer or employee for any

notarial act performed by him.