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

Answer

Best practice recommends a bound sequential record book because pages cannot be removed or rearranged without detection.

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

Answer

Errors should be corrected by drawing a single line through the mistake and initialing it so the original entry remains legible.

Question 3

Who owns the Texas notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

The notary public personally

Answer

The notary journal is the personal property of the notary public, regardless of where the notary is employed.

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

Answer

Even after commission expiration, the notary must retain the journal for the legally required retention period following the last recorded act.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The earliest transaction on that page

Answer

Entries must appear in chronological order, so the earliest transaction always appears first on each page.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test