N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code Law § 3-509: Protest; Noting for Protest

Section 3--509. Protest; Noting for Protest.

(1) A protest is a certificate of dishonor made under the hand and

seal of a United States consul or vice consul or a notary public or

other person authorized to certify dishonor by the law of the place

where dishonor occurs. It may be made upon information satisfactory to

such person.

(2) The protest must identify the instrument and certify either that

due presentment has been made or the reason why it is excused and that

the instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment.

(3) The protest may also certify that notice of dishonor has been

given to all parties or to specified parties.

(4) Subject to subsection (5) any necessary protest is due by the time

that notice of dishonor is due.

(5) If, before protest is due, an instrument has been noted for

protest by the officer to make protest, the protest may be made at any

time thereafter as of the date of the noting.