True: An acknowledgment is a document signer’s way of acknowledging that he or she signed the document voluntarily
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Two Notary Disqualifications
•Notary is a party to or has financial or beneficial interest in transaction
•Notary is signer of the document
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What are some signer Disqualifications
•Signer not present
•Signer’s identity cannot be properly verified
•Signer and notary do not speak the same language
•Signer unwilling to swear or affirm the contents of a document that requires an oath or affirmation
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Part 2: Notaries who have personal knowledge of the signer through an interaction and association with the signer may use that knowledge to verify the signer’s identity.

Part 1: Notaries may only accept valid, non-expired, government-issued (state or federal) identifications, which includes the signer’s photo and signature, to verify a signer’s identity. #notary #texasnotary #notary public #notary clubofamerica #true

What is the most common mistake made by a notary?

Failing to require signers to be present at the notarization is the number one claim of misconduct against Notaries. #notary #notary public #texasnotary #notary clubofamerica #NCA

TRUE: A Texas notary cannot perform a notarization on any document in which he or she is a party to the instrument or in which he or she has a personal or financially beneficial interest in the transaction. #notary #texasnotary #notary public #notary clubofamerica #NCA

May I perform notarial acts in all counties in Texas?

Yes. A notary public has statewide jurisdiction and may perform notarial acts in any county in the state of Texas.
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Texas: May I take an acknowledgement over the telephone?

No. The person for whom a notarization is performed must personally appear before the notary public at the time the notarization is performed.

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Texas: How long should I keep my record book?

A notary is required to keep, in a safe and secure manner, copies of the records of notarizations performed for the longer of: 1) the term of the commission in which the notarization occurred; or 2) three yea…lnkd.in/g5utggVC

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What do I do with my stamp/seal when my commission expires or I am no longer a notary public?

The notary seal should be destroyed to prevent possible misuse by another individual.
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Online notary. What if my electronic seal or digital certificate expires or is no longer valid?

You must replace them and provide a copy of the new seal or certificate to the SOS within 10 days of replacement. #notary #NCA #notary clubofamerica #texasnotary

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Texas: May I change my name from the name shown on my Notary Public Commission?

Yes. A notary public may change the name on his or her commission by sending the secretary of state a name change application (Form 2305), his or her certificate of commissio…lnkd.in/gPSSstAB

How do I renew my notary public commission?

Texas: To renew your commission, submit the following to the secretary of state no earlier than 90 days before the expiration of your commission:

Completed Form 2301 (available from the secretary of state, cou…lnkd.in/gxA7DW3k

I am an online notary public. What if my electronic seal or digital certificate expires or is no longer valid?

An online notary public must replace an electronic seal or digital certificate that is expired or no longer valid. The notary public shall prov…lnkd.in/gx9BQ66m

Do I need to return my Notary Public Commission to the Secretary of State's Office once it has been signed and notarized?

No. The notary public should have their commission available to show when performing notarial services.

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Who is eligible to become a notary public in Texas?

To be commissioned as a notary public in Texas, you must be a Texas resident at least 18 years of age who has not received a final conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony.
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