TX NNJE Journal Requirements & Basics

Question 1

Under Texas law, which notaries are required to maintain a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

Only electronic notaries

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All Texas notaries public

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Only notaries who perform more than 50 acts per year

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Only notaries handling real estate documents

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Texas notary journal?

Accepted Answer

To create a chronological record of all notarial acts performed

Answer

To record notary fees collected

Answer

To store copies of all notarized documents

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To track client contact information

Question 3

How long must a Texas electronic notary retain journal records after the last act recorded?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

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7 years

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10 years

Question 4

Which organization created the National Notary Journal Entry (NNJE) standard that the TX NNJE exam is based on?

Accepted Answer

National Notary Association (NNA)

Answer

Texas Secretary of State

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American Bar Association

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Texas Department of Licensing

Question 5

In a Texas notary journal, entries must be recorded in what order?

Accepted Answer

Chronologically as acts occur

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Alphabetically by signer name

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By document type

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By fee amount

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended component of a Texas notary journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Signer's Social Security Number

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Date and time of the act

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Type of notarial act performed

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Identification method used