Texas Notary Public Practice Exam (2026
Edition) Questions with Answers & Rationales
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SECTION 1: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSIONING AND ELIGIBILITY
Question 1
Who appoints Notaries Public in Texas?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The County Judge
C) The Texas Secretary of State
D) The Texas Attorney General
Rationale: The Texas Secretary of State has the authority to appoint and
commission Notaries Public throughout the state under Texas Government Code
Chapter 406.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Texas Notary Public?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.016 requires notary applicants to be at
least 18 years of age.
,Question 3
What is the term length for a Texas Notary Public commission?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 10 years
Rationale: A Texas Notary Public commission is valid for a term of four (4) years
from the date of appointment.
Question 4
Which of the following is a required qualification for a Texas Notary?
A) Must be a U.S. citizen
B) Must be a legal resident of Texas
C) Must have a law degree
D) Must own property in Texas
Rationale: Applicants must be legal residents of Texas; U.S. citizenship is not
required, but lawful residency is.
Question 5
A Texas resident who has been convicted of a felony in another state and has had
their civil rights restored in that state applies for a notary commission in Texas.
Under Texas Government Code §406.004, which of the following is correct
regarding their eligibility?
A) The applicant is eligible because the conviction was in another state and civil
rights have been restored.
B) The applicant is ineligible unless the conviction has been pardoned or the
applicant has obtained a full restoration of firearm rights in Texas.
C) The applicant is eligible if more than five years have passed since the
,completion of the sentence.
D) The applicant is ineligible regardless of restoration of rights because Texas law
prohibits any felony conviction.
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.004(a) disqualifies any person who has
been convicted of a felony, regardless of where the conviction occurred, unless the
person has been pardoned or has had their full rights of citizenship restored.
Restoration of rights in another state does not automatically satisfy Texas
requirements.
Question 6
Which of the following individuals is eligible to apply for a Texas notary public
commission?
A) A 17-year-old Texas resident who has a valid driver's license and is employed in
a law office
B) A permanent resident alien who has been lawfully admitted for residence and
resides in Texas
C) A person who has been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. military
D) A person who has been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude within the past five years
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.002 requires applicants to be at least 18
years old and a resident of Texas. Permanent resident aliens are eligible because
they are lawful residents.
Question 7
What document must a Texas Notary file with the county clerk?
A) Application
B) Bond and Oath of Office
, C) Training Certificate
D) ID Copy
Rationale: After appointment, notaries must file their $10,000 bond and oath of
office with the county clerk where they reside.
Question 8
What is the required bond amount for a Texas Notary?
A) $5,000
B) **$10,000**
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: Texas law requires a $10,000 surety bond to protect the public from
potential notary misconduct.
Question 9
A Texas notary public moves to a new county within Texas but fails to update their
address with the Secretary of State within the statutory timeframe. What is the
legal consequence regarding their commission?
A) The commission automatically becomes void after 30 days of non-compliance.
B) The commission remains valid but the notary may be subject to
administrative penalties.
C) The commission remains valid only if the notary continues to perform
notarizations in the former county.
D) The commission is suspended until the address change is filed.
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.008 requires a notary to notify the
Secretary of State of an address change within 30 days. Failure to do so does not
void the commission but may subject the notary to administrative penalties.
Edition) Questions with Answers & Rationales
Newest 2026 | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD.
SECTION 1: NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSIONING AND ELIGIBILITY
Question 1
Who appoints Notaries Public in Texas?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The County Judge
C) The Texas Secretary of State
D) The Texas Attorney General
Rationale: The Texas Secretary of State has the authority to appoint and
commission Notaries Public throughout the state under Texas Government Code
Chapter 406.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Texas Notary Public?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.016 requires notary applicants to be at
least 18 years of age.
,Question 3
What is the term length for a Texas Notary Public commission?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 10 years
Rationale: A Texas Notary Public commission is valid for a term of four (4) years
from the date of appointment.
Question 4
Which of the following is a required qualification for a Texas Notary?
A) Must be a U.S. citizen
B) Must be a legal resident of Texas
C) Must have a law degree
D) Must own property in Texas
Rationale: Applicants must be legal residents of Texas; U.S. citizenship is not
required, but lawful residency is.
Question 5
A Texas resident who has been convicted of a felony in another state and has had
their civil rights restored in that state applies for a notary commission in Texas.
Under Texas Government Code §406.004, which of the following is correct
regarding their eligibility?
A) The applicant is eligible because the conviction was in another state and civil
rights have been restored.
B) The applicant is ineligible unless the conviction has been pardoned or the
applicant has obtained a full restoration of firearm rights in Texas.
C) The applicant is eligible if more than five years have passed since the
,completion of the sentence.
D) The applicant is ineligible regardless of restoration of rights because Texas law
prohibits any felony conviction.
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.004(a) disqualifies any person who has
been convicted of a felony, regardless of where the conviction occurred, unless the
person has been pardoned or has had their full rights of citizenship restored.
Restoration of rights in another state does not automatically satisfy Texas
requirements.
Question 6
Which of the following individuals is eligible to apply for a Texas notary public
commission?
A) A 17-year-old Texas resident who has a valid driver's license and is employed in
a law office
B) A permanent resident alien who has been lawfully admitted for residence and
resides in Texas
C) A person who has been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. military
D) A person who has been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude within the past five years
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.002 requires applicants to be at least 18
years old and a resident of Texas. Permanent resident aliens are eligible because
they are lawful residents.
Question 7
What document must a Texas Notary file with the county clerk?
A) Application
B) Bond and Oath of Office
, C) Training Certificate
D) ID Copy
Rationale: After appointment, notaries must file their $10,000 bond and oath of
office with the county clerk where they reside.
Question 8
What is the required bond amount for a Texas Notary?
A) $5,000
B) **$10,000**
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: Texas law requires a $10,000 surety bond to protect the public from
potential notary misconduct.
Question 9
A Texas notary public moves to a new county within Texas but fails to update their
address with the Secretary of State within the statutory timeframe. What is the
legal consequence regarding their commission?
A) The commission automatically becomes void after 30 days of non-compliance.
B) The commission remains valid but the notary may be subject to
administrative penalties.
C) The commission remains valid only if the notary continues to perform
notarizations in the former county.
D) The commission is suspended until the address change is filed.
Rationale: Texas Government Code §406.008 requires a notary to notify the
Secretary of State of an address change within 30 days. Failure to do so does not
void the commission but may subject the notary to administrative penalties.
