TX NNJE Types of Notarial Acts 2

Question 1

A Texas notary is asked to notarize a document for someone signing 'by mark' because the signer cannot write. What must the journal entry reflect?

Accepted Answer

That the signer used a mark and two witnesses were present

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That the signer refused to sign

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That the document was rejected

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That a guardian signed on the signer's behalf

Question 2

What does 'personal appearance' mean in the context of Texas notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

The signer must be physically present before the notary at the time of notarization

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The notary must appear at the signer's home

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The signer must appear in professional attire

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The notary must appear in court to testify

Question 3

For a Texas Remote Online Notarization (RON), where does the notary document audio-visual communication details?

Accepted Answer

In the notary journal

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On the document itself

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In a separate log submitted to the state

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In the notary's email records only

Question 4

Which notarial act is used when a third party 'proves' to the notary that a signature on a document belongs to someone who is not present?

Accepted Answer

Proof of execution by subscribing witness

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Jurat

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Acknowledgment

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Copy certification

Question 5

A Texas notary is asked to administer an oath for a deposition. How should this act be recorded in the journal?

Accepted Answer

As a separate entry noting the type of act, date, and identity of the deponent

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No journal entry is needed for oaths

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Combined with any other act performed that day

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Only if the deponent requests a journal entry

Question 6

Which Texas notarial act requires the notary to watch the signer sign the document in real time?

Accepted Answer

Jurat

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Acknowledgment

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Apostille

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Attestation of a copy