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  1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Texas notary commission?

    Answer: 18

    Texas Government Code §406.004 requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age.

  2. What criminal history disqualifies a person from receiving a Texas notary commission?

    Answer: Felony or moral turpitude convictions

    Convictions for felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude disqualify an applicant; arrests alone or minor misdemeanors generally do not.

  3. How long after receiving a Texas notary commission must the notary file their oath of office?

    Answer: 30 days

    Texas Government Code §406.010 requires the new notary to file an oath of office with the county clerk within 30 days of receiving the commission.

  4. Which best describes the Texas notary surety bond?

    Answer: A financial guarantee protecting the public from notary misconduct

    The $10,000 surety bond is a contract that protects members of the public who suffer financial loss due to a Texas notary's improper acts.

  5. After completing the commissioning process, what official tool must a Texas notary obtain before performing their first notarial act?

    Answer: An official notary seal meeting state specifications

    A Texas notary must have an official seal that meets the specifications in Texas Government Code §406.013 before performing any notarial acts.

  6. In Texas, where does a new notary file their oath of office?

    Answer: The county clerk's office in the notary's county of residence

    Texas Government Code §406.010 requires the oath to be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the notary resides.

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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