New York Laws
Article 9 - Department of Public Safety
132 - Deputy Commissioner.

ยง 132. Deputy commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall have
authority to administer oaths and take evidence, affidavits and
acknowledgments in all matters and proceedings pertaining to the
department. He shall have general supervision over the records of the
department and its officers and shall perform such other duties as may
be prescribed by the commissioner or by law or by ordinance of the
common council.