TX NOTARY Study Guide 2026

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TX NOTARY exam key facts

The Texas notary education assessment must be completed within 30 minutes, and the whole course runs no longer than two hours. Source
To pass the Texas notary education course, an applicant must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly. Source
Texas notary applicants may take the notary education course no more than 3 times in any 3-month period. Source
A Texas notary public commission lasts four years, and a passed notary education course stays valid for one year before the application is submitted. Source

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Questions

30 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 TX NOTARY Topics to Study (45)

Surety Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance · 7 cards Surety Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance · 7 cards Allowable Fees and Records · 6 cards Allowable Fees and Records · 6 cards Application Process · 6 cards Application Process · 6 cards Authorized Notarial Acts · 6 cards Authorized Notarial Acts · 6 cards Commission Issuance · 6 cards Commission Issuance · 6 cards Commission Renewal · 6 cards Commission Renewal · 6 cards Eligibility and Commissioning Process · 6 cards Eligibility and Commissioning Process · 6 cards Eligibility Criteria · 6 cards Eligibility Criteria · 6 cards Notarial Certificates and Seal · 6 cards Notarial Certificates and Seal · 6 cards Notary Liability, Misconduct, and Penalties · 6 cards Notary Liability, Misconduct, and Penalties · 6 cards Notary Liability, Misconduct, and Penalties · 6 cards Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Jurats · 6 cards Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Jurats · 6 cards Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Jurats · 6 cards Notary Record Book Requirements · 6 cards Notary Record Book Requirements · 6 cards Prohibited Acts and UPL · 6 cards Prohibited Acts and UPL · 6 cards Remote Online Notarization (RON) · 6 cards Remote Online Notarization (RON) · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample TX NOTARY Questions & Answers

1. When should a Texas notary begin the renewal process for their commission?

✓ At least 30 days before the current commission expires

Notaries should begin the renewal process at least 30 days before their commission expiration date to avoid any lapse in authority.

2. A Texas notary who refuses to notarize a document because of the signer's race or national origin has committed:

✓ Illegal discrimination in violation of civil rights laws

Refusing notarial services based on protected characteristics such as race or national origin violates civil rights laws.

3. Is there a difference between applying for a new Texas notary commission and renewing an existing one?

✓ No, the process is the same

The renewal process is essentially the same as applying for a new commission, including submitting the application, obtaining a surety bond, and paying the fees.

4. What identifying information must appear on the notary's seal impression for it to be legally valid?

✓ The notary's name, 'Notary Public, State of Texas,' commission number, and expiration date

Texas Government Code §406.013 requires the seal to include the notary's name, the phrase 'Notary Public, State of Texas,' the commission number, and the commission expiration date.

5. What information is typically recorded in a Texas notary's record book for each notarial act?

✓ The date, type of act, document description, signer's name and address, ID type and number, and fee charged

A comprehensive record book entry includes: date, act type, document description, signer information, ID details, and fees charged.

6. A credible witness in Texas notarization is someone who:

✓ Personally knows the signer and swears to the signer's identity

A credible witness must personally know the signer and take an oath before the notary attesting to the signer's identity.

🎯 Free TX NOTARY Practice Tests

Surety Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance · 7 questions Surety Bond and Errors & Omissions Insurance · 7 questions Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Jurats · 6 questions Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Jurats · 6 questions Signer Identity Verification and Acknowledgments · 6 questions Notary Liability, Misconduct, and Penalties · 6 questions Notarial Certificates and Seal · 6 questions Application Process · 6 questions Commission Issuance · 6 questions Record Book Requirements · 6 questions

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Sources & references

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