Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Government Exam Prep

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Government Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand government, public service, and notary licensing exams — including state Notary Public exams (CA, TX, NY, FL, and 30+ more), Notary Signing Agent (NSA), FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test), Firefighter I & II, Certified Fire Inspector, Hazmat Technician, FEMA NIMS/ICS, Certified Court Interpreter, IIMC Municipal Clerk (CMC/MMC), and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, statute references, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt....

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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2026. nov. 10.

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Epizódok

NY Notary — 22: Journal Entries for Every New York Notary 10.11.2026 4:31

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Mandatory recordkeeping requirements under 19 NYCRR Section 18...

NY Notary — 21: Notarial Fees and Official Oaths That Cannot Be Charged 09.11.2026 4:32

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Statutory fee caps for traditional paper notarizations under N...

NY Notary — 20: Apostilles and Authentication: The Notary's Limited Role 08.11.2026 4:42

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The distinction between an apostille for Hague Convention coun...

NY Notary — 19: County Clerk Authentication and Official Character 07.11.2026 4:41

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How county clerks authenticate a notary public's signature and...

NY Notary — 18: Wills and Attestation: Why an Acknowledgment Is Not a Substitute 06.11.2026 4:13

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Why an acknowledgment certificate cannot serve as a substitute...

NY Notary — 17: Notarial Certificates: Venue, Required Facts, and Incomplete Documents 05.11.2026 4:57

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to determine the correct venue statement on a New York not...

NY Notary — 16: Proof by a Subscribing Witness 04.11.2026 4:36

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The statutory basis for proof by a subscribing witness under N...

NY Notary — 15: Signing for Someone Else: Representative Capacity 03.11.2026 4:22

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Mandatory requirements for representative capacity notarizatio...

NY Notary — 14: Acknowledgment or Jurat? Recognize the Difference 02.11.2026 4:14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: * Key differences in signature timing between an acknowledgment...

NY Notary — 13: Acknowledgments: Identity, Appearance, and the Signer's Statement 01.11.2026 4:33

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How New York law defines an acknowledgment and its core legal...

NY Notary — 12: Affidavits and Jurats: When the Signer Must Swear 31.10.2026 3:50

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The legal definition of an affidavit as a sworn written statem...

NY Notary — 11: Administering an Oath or Affirmation Properly 30.10.2026 4:13

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Distinction between a religious oath and a secular affirmation...

NY Notary — 10: Identity Checks: Personal Knowledge, Documents, and Witnesses 29.10.2026 4:19

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The five statutory pathways for establishing satisfactory evid...

NY Notary — 9: Personal Appearance: In-Person Acts and Electronic Acts 28.10.2026 5:15

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: * Physical appearance requirements for traditional in-person not...

NY Notary — 8: When You Are a Party: Personal Interests and Disqualification 27.10.2026 4:16

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Why a New York notary public cannot notarize their own signatu...

NY Notary — 7: The Official Signature, Stamp, and Required Identifying Information 26.10.2026 4:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Executive Law 137 requirements for a New York notary's officia...

NY Notary — 6: New York Jurisdiction and the Rules for Nonresident Notaries 25.10.2026 4:10

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How New York notary public authority extends statewide across...

NY Notary — 5: Commission Terms, Renewals, and Changes to Your Details 24.10.2026 3:41

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The four-year commission term length for New York notaries pub...

NY Notary — 4: From Application to Appointment: The Oath and County Record 23.10.2026 4:01

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The required administrative path from passing the written exam...

NY Notary — 3: Who Can Be Appointed? Eligibility and Examination Exemptions 22.10.2026 4:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The age-eighteen application requirement and statutory New Yor...

NY Notary — 2: The Notary's Role and Essential Legal Vocabulary 21.10.2026 4:41

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Essential New York notary vocabulary including commissioned pu...

NY Notary — 1: Your New York Notary Exam Study Plan 20.10.2026 4:22

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to structure an effective study plan using official NY DOS...

California Notary Exam Prep 75, Online Notarization Status and Final Review 19.10.2026 2:47

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That as of 2026, California notaries are NOT authorized to per...

California Notary Exam Prep 74, Tangible Copies of Electronic Records 18.10.2026 3:18

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The notary's role under CA Gov Code 27201.1 is to perform a ju...

California Notary Exam Prep 73, Depositions and Negotiable-Instrument Protests 17.10.2026 2:18

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A California Notary's role in a deposition is limited to admin...