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Revised 1980 - 1994, F. Henry Garcia, Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Licensed Bond and Insurance Agent, Notary Public, Fmr Texas Notary Director, Texas Secretary of State's Office
Reprinted: Texas State Notary Bureau, Texas Notary Service Center tm, 4107 South First Street, Austin, Tx 78745
1-800-462-5705
Notaries Public in the State of Texas are appointed by the Secretary of State and are commissioned by the Governor to serve all citizens. Each Notary appointment and commission is for a term of four years. The jurisdiction of all Notaries Public is co-extensive with the boundaries of the State of Texas and is not limited to a particular county of residence or business. Amendments modifying the Texas Notary Public Act have been enacted by the Texas Legislature and emphasize new duties, restrictions, and expanded responsibilities. Each Notary Public is personally responsible for staying informed about law changes affecting this public office.
Steps to Become a Notary Public in Texas
1. Education or examination requirements.
To become a notary public in Texas, you need to pass an exam/educational requirement, as part of the appointment process. You may also seek the services of qualified notary education vendors, such as the Texas State Notary Bureau.
2. Complete required hours for training
Training is not needed before taking the examination. Texas has implemented a 2-hour video segment as part of the appointment process.
3. Practice for the big day
More than reviewing, you must also make sure that you can finish the exam within the given time. To do this, you can take quizzes or mock exams that you can find over different internet resources. If you are the old-school type, a friend or a relative can help you by using flashcards or by asking you a series of questions related to the exam.
4. Have all the needed documents for the application ready
Before you apply, you should make sure that you have everything ready. States have different requirements so you must be aware of those. For example, an aspiring notary public for the state of Texas has to submit proof of a $10,000.00 surety bond, included with your order and the required state appointment fees.
5. Make sure that there are no errors in the information you provide.
As this is an important government transaction, make sure you complete the necessary order details correctly to avoid delays in processing and possible rejection.
When you give Texas State Notary Bureau a call, you will be directly connected to one of our professionals, so don't wait- call now!
Notary Education Resources
Texas Notary Public Handbook
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All Notaries Public should be aware that they are subjecting themselves to financial liability, censure, suspension and revocation of their commissions, and even possible criminal prosecution carrying a potential $10,000 fine and/or imprisonment for improperly carrying out their offices.
Whenever a Notary Public has doubts about the legality or admissibility of particular conduct, he should consult an attorney or contact the Notary Public Unit of the Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 13375, Austin, Texas 78711.
Texas State Notary Bureau, Legal Info: 800-462-5705
The Texas Young Lawyers Association sincerely hopes that this handbook will assist Notaries Public in performing their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Former publication, TYLA, State Bar of Texas.
Editorial reference texts consistently advocate using he as an inclusive pronoun reference, but the Texas Young Lawyers Association wishes to include the accomplishments and contributions of women to our society in its publications. In this handbook, the reader should read he and meaning he and/or she in all appropriate instances.
Texas Notary Public Handbook Provisions.
What it includes:
- Appointment and Qualification
- Powers and Duties
- Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Notice of Expiration and Vacation of Office
- Record Book and Public Records
- Effect of Vacancy
- Notary Seal
- Notice of Change of Address
- Criminal Liability
- Suspension or Revocation of Commission by the Secretary of State
- Fees Posted
- Sample Transaction for an Acknowledgment
- Sample Forms
- Individual Acknowledgement
- Corporate Acknowledgement
- Acknowledgement of a Mark
- Acknowledgement to Prove Written Instrument
- Short Form Acknowledgement
- Questions Frequently Asked
- Prohibited Acts
- Notary Public Fees
- Footnotes
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- 2017 Notary Law Changes
- 2018 Notary Law Changes
- Texas Notary Public Handbook
- Texas Notary Journal Format Information
- Texas State Notary Guide-TSNB
- Texas Notary Public Act and Rules
- New Attorney General Opinion
- Texas Secretary of State Information
- Official Texas Notary Training Video Information
- Attorney General Opinion: Name change-Married Name
- Texas Notary Legislation
- FAQ's Notaries Public
