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Texas notary rules: fees for notarial acts
What the Texas Government Code, Chapter 406 says about fees for notarial acts, as 4 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
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- According to Texas law, what is the required bond amount for a person appointed as a notary public?$10,000. The statute sets the bond amount at $10,000 for all appointed notaries.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.010: “Each person to be appointed a notary public shall, before entering the official duties of office, execute a bond in the amount of $10,000 with a solvent surety company authorized to do business in this state as a surety.”
- Under Sec. 406.006, what is one of the specific steps an individual must take to qualify as a notary public?Successfully completing the education requirements established under Section 406.023. Section 406.006 lists successfully completing education requirements under Section 406.023 as a qualification step.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.006: “An individual qualifies by: (1) properly completing the application form; (2) executing the statement; (3) providing the bond, if required; (4) paying the required filing fees; (5) meeting the eligibility requirements; and (6) successfully completing the education requirements established under Section 406.023 .”
- What is the fixed fee charged by the secretary of state for a notary public commission as stated in Sec. 406.007?$10. The statute specifies a $10 fee for the commission itself, distinct from other potential administrative fees.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.007: “The secretary of state shall charge for use of the state a fee of $10 for a notary public commission.”
- Which of the following scenarios is excluded from being considered a conviction for the purposes of determining eligibility and good cause?A dismissal of a proceeding against the defendant and discharge of the defendant before an adjudication of guilt. The statute clarifies that dismissals before an adjudication of guilt do not count as convictions when evaluating a notary's eligibility.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.009: “The following may not be considered a conviction for the purposes of determining eligibility and good cause: (1) a dismissal of a proceeding against the defendant and discharge of the defendant before an adjudication of guilt;”