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  1. How does the Texas Secretary of State send the notary commission certificate to the applicant?

    Answer: Via regular mail to the address on the application

    The Secretary of State mails the commission certificate to the address provided on the application via regular mail.

  2. What must a Texas notary do upon receiving their commission certificate?

    Answer: File an oath of office with the county clerk within 30 days

    Within 30 days of receiving the commission, the notary must file an oath of office with the county clerk in the county of the notary's residence.

  3. What is the purpose of the $10,000 surety bond required for Texas notary commissioning?

    Answer: It protects the public from financial harm due to notary misconduct

    The surety bond protects members of the public who suffer financial harm as a result of a notary's misconduct or error.

  4. After a Texas notary commission is issued, for how long is it valid without renewal?

    Answer: 4 years

    A Texas notary commission is valid for four years from the date of issuance and must be renewed to continue practicing.

  5. Which of the following statements about the Texas notary commission number is correct?

    Answer: The commission number must appear on all notarial certificates and the official seal

    The notary's commission number, along with the expiration date, must appear on the official seal and notarial certificates.

  6. What action should a Texas notary take if their commission certificate is lost or destroyed?

    Answer: Contact the Secretary of State to request a duplicate commission certificate

    A notary who loses their commission certificate may contact the Texas Secretary of State to request a certified copy or duplicate.

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  1. statutes.capitol.texas.gov — Eligibility, fees, renewal, score validity · verified Oct 2026
  2. sos.state.tx.us — Test delivery, score release, time limit, fees, passing score, retake policy, test dates · verified Oct 2026