TX NNJE Journal Requirements & Basics

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Only electronic notaries

Answer

Texas law requires only electronic notaries (eNotaries) to maintain a journal; traditional notaries are encouraged but not mandated to keep one.

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

The notary journal serves as a chronological record of every notarial act, providing an auditable trail for each transaction.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Texas law requires electronic notaries to retain their journal for at least 5 years after the date of the last act recorded.

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

The National Notary Association developed the NNJE standard to promote consistent, best-practice journal record keeping among notaries.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chronologically as acts occur

Answer

Journal entries must be recorded chronologically so the journal reflects the exact sequence in which notarial acts were performed.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test