TX NNJE Journal Requirements & Basics 3

Question 1

Which information is always required in a Texas notary journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Date of the notarial act

Answer

The date of the notarial act is a mandatory element of every journal entry to establish when the act occurred.

Question 2

A Texas notary journal should be stored in what manner when not in use?

Accepted Answer

In a secure location accessible only to the notary

Answer

The journal must be stored securely and accessible only to the notary to protect the private information of signers.

Question 3

Under Texas best practices, should a notary journal entry include the time of day the act was performed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, recording the time helps resolve disputes about the sequence of acts

Answer

Recording the time of day is recommended because it can resolve disputes when multiple acts occur on the same date.

Question 4

What happens to a Texas notary's journal upon the notary's death?

Accepted Answer

It should be delivered to the county clerk or Secretary of State

Answer

Upon a notary's death, the journal should be delivered to the county clerk or the Secretary of State for safekeeping.

Question 5

May a Texas employer require a notary employee to surrender their journal upon leaving employment?

Accepted Answer

No, the journal is the personal property of the notary

Answer

Because the journal is the personal property of the notary, an employer has no legal right to demand its surrender.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test