Eligibility and Commissioning Process Flashcards

Can a Texas notary commission be transferred to another person?

Answer: No, a notary commission is personal and non-transferable

A Texas notary commission is personal to the individual named in the commission and cannot be transferred, sold, or assigned to anyone else.

What must a Texas notary include on their official seal?

Answer: The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public, State of Texas,' commission expiration date, and commission number

Texas Government Code §406.013 requires these four elements: name, 'Notary Public, State of Texas,' expiration date, and commission number.

What should a Texas notary do if their official seal is stolen?

Answer: Report the theft to local law enforcement and notify the Secretary of State

A notary whose seal is stolen should immediately report the theft to law enforcement and notify the Texas Secretary of State to prevent fraudulent use.

What is the consequence if a Texas notary performs notarial acts after their commission has expired?

Answer: The notary commits an unauthorized act and may face civil and criminal liability

Performing notarial acts after commission expiration is unauthorized; such acts are invalid and the notary may be subject to civil lawsuits and criminal charges.

Which Texas Government Code section governs the specifications for the official notary seal?

Answer: §406.013

Texas Government Code §406.013 sets out the required specifications for the official notary seal.

A Texas business wants to appoint its employees as notaries. Which step must each employee complete independently?

Answer: Each employee must individually apply, get their own bond, and file their own oath

Each notary commission in Texas is individual — every employee must separately apply, obtain their own surety bond, and individually file their oath of office.