Texas Notary Education EXAM Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
What is a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER -a public servant and an officer of the State
Notaries are primarily governed by: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Texas Government Code, Ch. 406
- Texas Administrative Code, Ch. 87
- Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, CH. 121
Qualification requirements: - CORRECT ANSWER -- 18 years or older
- a resident of Texas
- Not convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude
- Pass the Texas Secretary of State's education requirement
Notaries must have: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Notary Public Commission
- Notary Public Seal
- Notary Public Record Book
A notary public seal must contain: - CORRECT ANSWER -Your commissioned name,
expiration date, and notary identification number. Your seal of office must be affixed by a seal
press or stamp that embosses or prints your seal legibly.
A notary must record all notarizations in their - CORRECT ANSWER -Notary record book. A
notary record book may be kept physically or electronically. If kept electronically, you must store
the record book safely and must be able to print a copy when requested.
You must update your address change within ___ days of the change. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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, You ____ report lost, stolen, or destroyed notary materials. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
You ___ update your name on your commission. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
You ___ request a replacement commission if yours is lost. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
A Texas Notary can: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Witness signatures of signers
- Make certified copies of non-recordable documents
- Take depositions or protests
- Notarize acknowledgements
You may need to research who has jurisdiction when on a - CORRECT ANSWER -Indian
Reservation or U.S. military base
A notarized document typically contains: - CORRECT ANSWER -Two sections:
- The body of the document which includes: the date of the document, information regarding the
documents purpose, and the signature of the signer(s)
-The notarial certificate indicating whose signature was notarized, when and where the
notarization took place, and the signature and seal of the notary
Duty as a notarial public: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Ensure the body of the document is
reasonable complete.
- You may not determine or change the wording, phrases, or definitions within the body of the
document
Steps to ensure you have formed a complete notarization: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Make sure
the individual who is signing the document is personally before you.
2. Identifying the signer through a valid form of identification.
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
What is a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER -a public servant and an officer of the State
Notaries are primarily governed by: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Texas Government Code, Ch. 406
- Texas Administrative Code, Ch. 87
- Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, CH. 121
Qualification requirements: - CORRECT ANSWER -- 18 years or older
- a resident of Texas
- Not convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude
- Pass the Texas Secretary of State's education requirement
Notaries must have: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Notary Public Commission
- Notary Public Seal
- Notary Public Record Book
A notary public seal must contain: - CORRECT ANSWER -Your commissioned name,
expiration date, and notary identification number. Your seal of office must be affixed by a seal
press or stamp that embosses or prints your seal legibly.
A notary must record all notarizations in their - CORRECT ANSWER -Notary record book. A
notary record book may be kept physically or electronically. If kept electronically, you must store
the record book safely and must be able to print a copy when requested.
You must update your address change within ___ days of the change. - CORRECT ANSWER -
10
, You ____ report lost, stolen, or destroyed notary materials. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
You ___ update your name on your commission. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
You ___ request a replacement commission if yours is lost. - CORRECT ANSWER -can
A Texas Notary can: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Witness signatures of signers
- Make certified copies of non-recordable documents
- Take depositions or protests
- Notarize acknowledgements
You may need to research who has jurisdiction when on a - CORRECT ANSWER -Indian
Reservation or U.S. military base
A notarized document typically contains: - CORRECT ANSWER -Two sections:
- The body of the document which includes: the date of the document, information regarding the
documents purpose, and the signature of the signer(s)
-The notarial certificate indicating whose signature was notarized, when and where the
notarization took place, and the signature and seal of the notary
Duty as a notarial public: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Ensure the body of the document is
reasonable complete.
- You may not determine or change the wording, phrases, or definitions within the body of the
document
Steps to ensure you have formed a complete notarization: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Make sure
the individual who is signing the document is personally before you.
2. Identifying the signer through a valid form of identification.
