Texas Notary Public Cert. Exam || Questions &
Answers (100% Correct)
1) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? - ANSWER -1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or
burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape,
possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act.
6) 18 years old.
2) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - ANSWER -Yes, receives an
ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and
application.
3) What is the term of the notary public commission? - ANSWER -4 years.
4) Who issues the notary public id/license? - ANSWER -Secretary of State. The
Division of Licensing Services.
5) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - ANSWER -
Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application is posted to
the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the
County Clerk.
6) What does a notary public do? - ANSWER -1) Administer oaths / affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory
notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment.
, 10) Who commissions or license a notary public? - ANSWER -Secretary of State
forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and signature of the newly
appointed notary public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state? - ANSWER -By doing so he vacates
his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? - ANSWER -As
many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? -
ANSWER -1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are
prohibited for the notary public and can result in the removal from the office,
possible imprisonment or both? - ANSWER -1) Giving advice on law, drawing
papers, or any legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid (it's ok
to give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
15) When are the only times a notary public can engage indirectly in the practice
of law? - ANSWER -Never, unless representing own self.
16) Of the 2 simplest forms of oath, what is required for both? - ANSWER -Oath
/ affirmation
, 1) A person who's oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office
(notary public) to administer it.
2) It must be an unequivocal and present act by which the affiant consciously takes
upon himself the obligation of oath.
17) What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for
those who conscientiously decline taking an oath? - ANSWER -Affirmation: Do
you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by
you are true and correct?
"Plan B"
18) Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod" administration. What is
the simplest form which an oath may lawfully be administered (given) by the
notary public? - ANSWER -"Do you solemnly swear that the contents of the
affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?"
19) What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not actually a
notary public? - ANSWER -Section 142A of the Executive Law deems it valid
although the fake notary public can still be prosecuted.
20) What choices does a woman notary who marries have for name to use? -
ANSWER -A) Married name.
B) Both maiden and married names.
C) Maiden name for life.
21) What are the notary public licensing fees? - ANSWER -1) $15 exam.
2) $60 license, renew
3) $10 changes name and address
4) $10 duplicate ID cards
22) When is the one time you may take acknowledgements /affidavits over the
phone or without actually seeing the person making (signing) the
acknowledgements? - ANSWER -Never is it illegal.
Answers (100% Correct)
1) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? - ANSWER -1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or
burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape,
possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act.
6) 18 years old.
2) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - ANSWER -Yes, receives an
ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and
application.
3) What is the term of the notary public commission? - ANSWER -4 years.
4) Who issues the notary public id/license? - ANSWER -Secretary of State. The
Division of Licensing Services.
5) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - ANSWER -
Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application is posted to
the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the
County Clerk.
6) What does a notary public do? - ANSWER -1) Administer oaths / affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory
notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment.
, 10) Who commissions or license a notary public? - ANSWER -Secretary of State
forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and signature of the newly
appointed notary public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state? - ANSWER -By doing so he vacates
his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? - ANSWER -As
many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? -
ANSWER -1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are
prohibited for the notary public and can result in the removal from the office,
possible imprisonment or both? - ANSWER -1) Giving advice on law, drawing
papers, or any legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid (it's ok
to give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
15) When are the only times a notary public can engage indirectly in the practice
of law? - ANSWER -Never, unless representing own self.
16) Of the 2 simplest forms of oath, what is required for both? - ANSWER -Oath
/ affirmation
, 1) A person who's oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office
(notary public) to administer it.
2) It must be an unequivocal and present act by which the affiant consciously takes
upon himself the obligation of oath.
17) What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for
those who conscientiously decline taking an oath? - ANSWER -Affirmation: Do
you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the statements made by
you are true and correct?
"Plan B"
18) Unacceptable to the Secretary of State is "slipshod" administration. What is
the simplest form which an oath may lawfully be administered (given) by the
notary public? - ANSWER -"Do you solemnly swear that the contents of the
affidavit subscribed by you is correct and true?"
19) What happens if a document is notarized by a person who is not actually a
notary public? - ANSWER -Section 142A of the Executive Law deems it valid
although the fake notary public can still be prosecuted.
20) What choices does a woman notary who marries have for name to use? -
ANSWER -A) Married name.
B) Both maiden and married names.
C) Maiden name for life.
21) What are the notary public licensing fees? - ANSWER -1) $15 exam.
2) $60 license, renew
3) $10 changes name and address
4) $10 duplicate ID cards
22) When is the one time you may take acknowledgements /affidavits over the
phone or without actually seeing the person making (signing) the
acknowledgements? - ANSWER -Never is it illegal.
