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Texas notary rules: the official seal and stamp
What the Texas Government Code, Chapter 406 says about the official seal and stamp, as 5 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
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- Under Texas law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for protesting a bill or note for nonacceptance or nonpayment, including register and seal?$4. The statute sets the fee for this specific type of protest at $4.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.024: “for protesting a bill or note for nonacceptance or nonpayment, register and seal, a fee of $4;”
- According to Sec. 406.054, what is the legal consequence if an instrument does not have the impression of the commissioner of deeds' seal?The instrument is not valid in this state. The law states that without the impression of the seal, the instrument or act is considered invalid within the state.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.054: “An instrument that does not have the impression of the seal, or an act of the commissioner of deeds that is not certified by the impression of the seal, is not valid in this state.”
- Which of the following is a prohibited action regarding a Texas notary public's official seal?Providing a copy of the seal to another person. The law specifically prohibits a notary from providing a copy of their seal to another person.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.013: “A notary public may not: (1) provide a copy of the notary public's seal to another person;”
- Under Texas law, what is the maximum allowable dimension for the width of a rectangular notary public seal?One inch. The statute limits the width of a rectangular seal to no more than one inch.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.013: “The seal may be a circular form not more than two inches in diameter or a rectangular form not more than one inch in width and 2-1/2 inches in length.”
- According to Sec. 406.054, what specific design elements must be included on the seal of a commissioner of deeds?A star of five points in the center and the words 'Commissioner of the State of Texas' engraved on the seal. The statute mandates the inclusion of a five-pointed star and the specific phrase 'Commissioner of the State of Texas' on the seal.Texas Government Code, Chapter 406, Sec. 406.054: “A commissioner of deeds shall provide a seal with a star of five points in the center and the words "Commissioner of the State of Texas" engraved on the seal.”