Texas Notary Exam 2024 - Exam Questions & Answers (100% Verified)

Texas Notary Exam 2024 - Exam Questions & Answers (100% Verified) Texas Notary Exam 2024 - Exam Questions & Answers (100% Verified) Only one of the following is not a required item in a notary public's journal. Which one is it? - ANSWER - C. The character of every instrument sworn to, affirmed, acknowledged or proved before the notary public (e.g., deed of trust) Every person who files any false or forged document with the county recorder which affects title to, places an encumbrance on, or places an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on, real property consisting of a single family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, with knowledge that the document is false or forged, is punishable, in addition to any other punishment, by a fine not exceeding - ANSWER - B. $75,000 Handbook Section: Penal Code §115.5 Every notary public who is not an attorney who advertises the services of a notary public in a language other than English shall post with that advertisement a notice in English and in the other language which states that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice. What is the penalty for violation of the above? - ANSWER - a minimum one year suspension of commission and a lifetime revocation of commission on the second offense, and a fine not exceeding $1,500 Handbook Section: Illegal Advertising Handbook Section: Government Code § 8214.15. Civil penalties, violation of § 8219.5 A notary public must respond within ____________ after the receipt of a written request from any member of the public for a copy of a transaction in the notary public journal. - ANSWER - B. 15 business days Handbook Section: Notary Public Journal Which of the following is an acceptable size of a notary's seal? - ANSWER - C. Not over two inches in diameter if circular When establishing the identity of a signer by the oaths of two credible witnesses, which of the following is a true statement? - ANSWER - B. The two credible witnesses must sign the notary public's journal Handbook Section: Identification An acknowledgment - ANSWER - B. proves that the signer personally appeared before the notary public and acknowledged signing the document Handbook Section: Acknowledgment A certificate of acknowledgement must contain the wording - ANSWER - B. personally appeared Handbook Section: Acknowledgment Suppose you receive your commission and the date on it is March 1st 2017. If you get your oath and bond filed on March 26th 2017, your commission will - ANSWER - A.