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Texas notary rules: commission, bond and qualifications
What the Texas Government Code, Chapter 406 says about commission, bond and qualifications, as 12 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
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- Where must the records concerning the appointment and qualification of a Texas notary public be kept?In the office of the Secretary of State. The law mandates that all appointment and qualification records be maintained in the Secretary of State's office.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.012: “All records concerning the appointment and qualification of the notary public shall be kept in the office of the secretary of state.”
- Which of the following is a specific eligibility requirement for a person to be appointed as a notary public in Texas according to Sec. 406.004?Must be a resident of the State of Texas. The statute lists residency in Texas as a mandatory eligibility criterion, alongside age and criminal history requirements.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.004: “Each person appointed and commissioned as a notary public shall be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the State of Texas and must not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.”
- In an appeal regarding the suspension or revocation of a notary public's commission, which court has jurisdiction to hear the case?The district court of Travis County. The statute designates the district court of Travis County as the venue for appeals concerning notary commission actions.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.009: “An appeal under this section is to the district court of Travis County.”
- According to Sec. 406.025, what specific inscription must be placed near the successor's printed name when issuing commissions after the governor or secretary of state ceases to hold office?Printed name authorized by law. The law mandates that the phrase 'Printed name authorized by law' be inscribed near the successor's name to validate the commission.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.025: “the inscription "Printed name authorized by law" near the successor's printed name.”
- Under Section 406.009, which of the following is listed as 'good cause' for rejecting an application or suspending a notary public's commission?Performing any notarization when the person for whom the notarization is performed did not personally appear before the notary at the time the notarization is executed. The statute lists specific conditions for good cause, including the requirement that the signer personally appear before the notary.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.009: “Performing any notarization when the person for whom the notarization is performed did not personally appear before the notary at the time the notarization is executed;”
- What happens to an ex officio notary public's commission if they permanently move from their precinct?They vacate the office. The statute states that permanently moving from the precinct causes the office to be vacated.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.021: “An ex officio notary public who moves permanently from the notary public's precinct vacates the office.”
- According to Sec. 406.002, when does the term of a Texas notary public expire?Four years after the date the notary public qualifies. The statute sets the term length at four years from the qualification date.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.002: “The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies.”
- According to Texas Notary Public law, how many hours of continuing education are required for a notary public to be reappointed?Two hours. The statute caps the continuing education requirement for reappointment at two hours.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.023: “may not require a person to complete more than two hours of education for appointment or two hours of continuing education for reappointment;”
- What is the earliest time a Texas notary public may apply for reappointment relative to their current term expiration?Not earlier than 90 days prior to the expiration date. The statute establishes a 90-day window prior to expiration as the earliest permissible time for filing a reappointment application.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.011: “Not earlier than 90 days prior to the expiration date of the notary's term, a notary public may apply for reappointment on submission of a new application to the secretary of state.”
- According to Sec. 406.004, what action must the secretary of state take if they discover an applicant is ineligible to serve?Reject the notary application or revoke the notary commission. The statute mandates that the secretary of state must either reject the application or revoke the commission if the applicant is found ineligible.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.004: “If the secretary of state discovers, at any time, that an applicant to be a notary public or a commissioned notary public is not eligible to serve as a notary public, the secretary of state shall: (1) reject the notary application; or (2) revoke the notary commission.”
- Which entity is designated as having the burden of proof in an appeal regarding the suspension or revocation of a notary public's commission?The Secretary of State. The law assigns the burden of proof to the Secretary of State during appeals concerning the rejection, suspension, or revocation of a commission.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.009: “The secretary of state has the burden of proof, and the trial is conducted de novo.”
- What is the term of office for a commissioner of deeds as defined in Sec. 406.052?Two years. The statute clearly states that the duration of the appointment for a commissioner of deeds is two years.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.052: “The term of office of a commissioner of deeds is two years.”