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  1. What is the minimum age requirement to become a Texas notary public?

    Answer: 18 years old

    An applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for a Texas notary commission.

  2. Which residency status qualifies a person to apply for a Texas notary commission?

    Answer: Lawful permanent resident alien of Texas

    Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who reside in Texas meet the residency requirement for a notary commission.

  3. A person convicted of misdemeanor theft 10 years ago applies for a Texas notary commission. Are they eligible?

    Answer: Maybe — it depends on whether the theft involved moral turpitude

    Crimes involving moral turpitude, including some misdemeanor theft charges, may disqualify an applicant even if classified as a misdemeanor.

  4. Must a Texas notary applicant be a registered voter in Texas?

    Answer: No, voter registration is not a requirement

    Texas Government Code does not require notary applicants to be registered voters — only residency and other eligibility criteria apply.

  5. An applicant for a Texas notary commission was convicted of a felony but received a full pardon. Are they eligible?

    Answer: Yes, a full pardon restores all civil rights including notary eligibility

    A full pardon from the Governor of Texas or the President generally restores civil rights and may remove the disqualification, potentially making the person eligible to apply.

  6. Which of the following describes a person who is NOT eligible to become a Texas notary public?

    Answer: A 25-year-old US citizen who was convicted of a felony 5 years ago

    A person with an unresolved felony conviction is not eligible for a Texas notary commission regardless of their age or citizenship.

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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