TX NNJE Journal Requirements & Basics 2

Question 1

A Texas notary journal must be kept in what physical format for traditional notarial acts (best practice)?

Accepted Answer

Bound sequential record book

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Loose-leaf binder

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Digital spreadsheet

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Carbon-copy receipt book

Question 2

If a notary makes an error in a journal entry, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error and initial it

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Use correction fluid (white-out) to cover the error

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Tear out the page and start over

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Erase the error completely

Question 3

Who owns the Texas notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

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The employer of the notary

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The clients whose transactions are recorded

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The Texas Secretary of State

Question 4

What should a Texas notary do with their journal if their commission expires and is not renewed?

Accepted Answer

Retain it for the required period after the last recorded act

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Destroy it immediately

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Return it to the Secretary of State

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Give it to their employer

Question 5

Which entry should appear first on any page of a Texas notary journal?

Accepted Answer

The earliest transaction on that page

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The most recent transaction

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The transaction with the highest fee

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An index entry

Question 6

A Texas notary's journal is stolen. What is the first step the notary should take?

Accepted Answer

Report the theft to local law enforcement and notify the Secretary of State

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Purchase a new journal and continue working

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Contact each signer in the journal to inform them

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Wait to see if the journal is returned