We need complaints in writing and on our complaint form. Click here for Complaint form Please state your complaint clearly and concisely. You should enclose copies of all relevant documents. Do not send us any original documents. Filing a false complaint is a Class A Misdemeanor.
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How do I file a complaint? We need complaints in writing and on our complaint form. Click here for Complaint form Please state your complaint clearly and concisely. You should enclose copies of all relevant documents. Do not send us any original documents. Filing a false complaint is a Class A Misdemeanor.
Complaint Form: To file a complaint, please complete the form at this link and mail it to us at: Office of the Attorney General Public Integrity Bureau 28 Liberty Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10005. Phone: 212-416-8090 Email: [email protected] If you have questions about how to file a complaint, please review the information posted under How to File a Complaint
Your name Your email and mailing address Your telephone number The name, address, telephone number, and web address, if available, of the individual or organization you believe defrauded you Specific details on how, why, and when you believe you were defrauded Any other relevant information you believe is necessary to support your complaint
New York City Office 28 Liberty Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 416-8300 NYC Complaint Form [Spanish] [Chinese] Regional Offices Binghamton Regional Office State Office Building 44 Hawley Street, 17th Flr. Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 251-2770 Binghamton Complaint Form Poughkeepsie Regional Office One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 401
You may call that office at 1-800-663-6114 (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern) or e-mail the office at [email protected]. All other complaints should be sent to one of OPD's offices. Sending the complaint to the wrong agency will delay the investigation.
NYS OAG Information and Complaint Helpline: 1-800-771-7755. For the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-788-9898.
Notaries need a license to practice in New York State. This license comes from the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS). Applicants must pass an exam, send an application, and pay a fee. Licensed attorneys do not need to take the exam.
Attorneys at law with the exception of taking and passing the initial, written notary examination, must follow the same appointment and re-appointment process as non-lawyers; lawyers are not automatically appointed as notaries because they are licensed as lawyers.
Letitia “Tish” James is the 67th Attorney General for the State of New York.
The Attorney General is the adviser to the Government on matters of law and legal opinion and attends Government meetings. They also represent the public in all legal proceedings that involve the enforcement of the law or the protection of public rights.
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor you may be barred from public office jobs, like a police officer, firefighter, court officer, or notary public. Public offices also include elected and appointed offices, like governor, judge, legislator, and local supervisors and commissioners.
Notaries are charged with being impartial in every notarial act they perform. A conflict of interest occurs when a notary performs an act in which he or she has one or more additional interests in, other than being an impartial administrator of an oath, or an impartial witness to the signing of a document.
Notaries are public officials appointed by the governments of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories to serve their citizens as trusted, impartial witnesses to document signings.
To summarize, a New York notary public can act anywhere within the state. If you are registered in one county in New York, you can notarize in a different county.
A notary public may charge a fee of $2.00 for administering an oath or affirmation or for taking an acknowledgment or proof of execution. Unless otherwise authorized by law, a notarial fee may not exceed this amount.
In New York, you must notarize the POA and also have it witnessed by two people who are not named in the POA as agents. The notary public can serve as a witness, so you might need to find only one more witness.
If your concern is not one that we can assist you with, we may either refer you to another government agency which may be able to assist you or just note it in our records.
Filing a false complaint is a Class A Misdemeanor. Please understand that in order to resolve your complaint we may send a copy of your letter to the individual, agency or municipality you are complaining about. If you have questions concerning your individual legal rights or responsibilities you should contact a private attorney.
The Public Integrity Bureau does not provide legal opinions nor represent individuals. If you believe you have an individual claim, you may wish to consult a private attorney. Your local bar association provides attorney referrals.
If you are writing on behalf of a government entity, there are circumstances when the Appeals and Opinions bureau can render a legal opinion.
NYS OAG Information and Complaint Helpline: 1-800-771-7755. For the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-788-9898. If you have information relevant to the New York State Police investigation, please call the Attorney General's State Police Investigation Hotline at: 1-800-428-9072 or you can e-mail us at: [email protected].
Office of the Attorney General. Public Integrity Bureau. 28 Liberty Street, 15th Floor. New York, NY 10005. Phone: 212-416-8090. Email: [email protected]. If you have questions about how to file a complaint, please review the information posted under How to File a Complaint. PIB Hotline:
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You should enclose copies of all relevant documents. Do not send us any original documents. Filing a false complaint is a Class A Misdemeanor. Please understand that in order to resolve your complaint we may send a copy of your letter to the person or firm you are complaining about.
Although the Attorney General’s Office will do its best to assist you, we are not authorized to represent individual consumers in court or provide legal or financial advice.
The Attorney General does not have jurisdiction over many areas of the law. For an extensive list of other agencies that may be able to assist you, please click here
Once a regional office receives your complaint the investigation by the Division of Human Rights will begin. Information on changes to the complaint process in response to COVID-19 is available here. .
If there is a finding of no probable cause, or lack of jurisdiction, the matter is dismissed. A complainant may appeal to the State Supreme Court within 60 days.
Domestic workers may file an employment complaint against a placement agency (regardless of who directly pays the wages), but should use the Domestic Workers form below to file a complaint against the person (s) to whom they provide the domestic services. FILLABLE EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT FORM.
The first step will be to notify the respondent (s). A respondent is a person or entity who you believe discriminated against you.
By using the declaration option, you are no longer required to have the complaint notarized. Please note that all complaints must be signed before submission.
Domestic workers may also file an employment complaint (see form above) against any agency that placed them, regardless of who directly pays the wages.
Notaries Public are "commissioned" (i.e., licensed) by the Secretary of State. Notarial functions include: administering oaths and affirmations; taking affidavits and depositions; receiving and certifying acknowledgments or proof of such written instruments as deeds, mortgages and powers of attorney; and;
You may pay these fees by check or money order made payable to the Department of State or by MasterCard or Visa using a credit card authorization form. DO NOT SEND CASH. Application fees are nonrefundable. A $20 fee will be charged for any check returned by your bank.
If you are eligible to renew your license and you have not received a renewal form, visit the County Clerk’s Office in which you are commissioned or email the Division of Licensing Services and request a form. Your email must include your full name, mailing address, license type, unique identification number and expiration date of your license.
A notary public may charge a fee of $2.00 for administering an oath or affirmation or for taking an acknowledgment or proof of execution. Unless otherwise authorized by law, a notarial fee may not exceed this amount.
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's office.
A newly appointed notary public will receive an identification card within four to six weeks of the date that the Division of Licensing Services receives his or her application. The identification card will indicate the notary's name, address, county and commission term. A reappointed notary will receive a replacement identification card from the Department of State within six to eight weeks of the date the county clerk receives his or her renewal application.
Generally, a person convicted of felony cannot be appointed as a notary public. Also, certain misdemeanors are considered disqualifying. However, should a person convicted of any crime obtain an executive pardon, a certificate of relief from disabilities, or a certificate of good conduct from the parole board, he or she may be considered for appointment.
The materials in your complaint should include the names, phone numbers and addresses of you and your attorney as well as copies of any pertinent documents, papers, and other information connected to the complaint.
If you believe a lawyer may have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, you can write a letter to the appropriate Attorney Grievance Committee or fill out and submit a form available from their websites. The form or letter should be as clear, specific and detailed as possible when explaining your complaint.
Any person may file a complaint with the Commission. The complaint should identify the individual or entity (respondent) alleged to have violated the law, include any facts or evidence that allege a violation of State ethics laws in Public Officers Law § 73, § 73-a, § 74, the "Little Hatch Act" in Civil Service Law § 107, ...
A complaint should be written and conform to the following format: The complaint should identify any individuals or entities that are the subject of the complaint. The complainant may choose to remain anonymous. If the complainant is identified, contact information should also be included.
A “sworn complaint” shall contain a statement sworn or affirmed before an attesting officer that the individual is the complainant and that ...
The complainant may choose to remain anonymous. If the complainant is identified, contact information should also be included.
All complaints are reviewed by the Commission. A complaint does not need to be sworn. However, if a complaint is sworn to under oath or affirmed before an attesting officer (“sworn complaint”), in accordance with Executive Law § 94, the Commission shall, within sixty calendar days after a sworn complaint is received, ...
Confidentiality. A complaint, upon filing, becomes a confidential record of the Commission and remains so unless and until the Commission concludes there was a violation of the above law (s) and issues a Substantial Basis Investigation Report ("SBIR") alleging such violation.