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

Answer

When a signer uses a mark, the journal entry should note this fact and identify that the required witnesses were present.

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

Answer

Personal appearance means the signer must be physically in the same location as the notary at the moment the notarization is performed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the notary journal

Answer

For RON transactions, the notary journal must include details about the audio-visual technology used to confirm the signer's identity and presence.

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

Answer

Proof of execution by a subscribing witness allows a third party who witnessed the signing to appear before the notary and verify the absent signer's signature.

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

Answer

Each notarial act, including oaths for depositions, requires a separate journal entry with the act type, date, and the deponent's identity.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE Types of Notarial Acts 2