TEXAS Notary Public Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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TEXAS Notary Public Exam ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Although a Notary Public may be commissioned to perform services in connection

with work for his/her employer, the notary is nonetheless a _____________? - ANSWER-public

officer and as such us required to provide notarial service to the general public.




QUESTION: A Government Notary whose fees and bond are waived, is limited by law to

performing notarial services pertaining to the business of the government.


(True or False) - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: At what point does a Government Notary perform notarial services outside of

business of the government? - ANSWER-Where the occasion is deemed by the head of the

department of the governmental unit to be of URGENT NECESSITY and CONVENIENCE.




QUESTION: In Hawaii, to be eligible for a notary public commission, the applicant must be:


(List 3 Requirements) - ANSWER-A U.S. citizen; Hawaii Resident; and at least 18 years of age.




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QUESTION: Application for a Notary Public Commission is made on forms provided by: -

ANSWER-the Attorney General.




QUESTION: After approval of an applicant by the Attorney General, the applicant is required to

take a written closed-book examination covering the ___________ _____ and _____________

_____________ that apply to notaries public. - ANSWER-Statutory laws; Administrative Rules




QUESTION: What is the passing score on the written examination for Notary Public

Commission? - ANSWER-80 Percent




QUESTION: The Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, appoint and

commission such number of notaries public for the State as the Attorney General deems

necessary for the public good and convenience.


(True or False) - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: What is the term of office of a Notary Public? - ANSWER-Four Years




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QUESTION: When does ones Notary Public Commission expire? - ANSWER-Four Years from the

date of the notary's commission.




QUESTION: Can the Attorney General remove or revoke ones commission at any time?


(True or False) - ANSWER-True




Q; A notary is defined as a _____________________ - ANSWER-Public Officer whose function is

to attest and certify the signing of documents.




QUESTION: A Notary Public is responsible for ADMINISTERING OATHS?


(True or False) - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: A Notary Public PRACTICES LAW?


(True or False) - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: A Notary Public WITNESSES THE SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS?




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(True or False) - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: A Notary Public allows people to USE A BIRTH CERTIFICATE AS PROPER

IDENTIFICATION?


(True or False) - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: A Notary Public ATTESTS TO THE IDENTITY OF THE SIGNERS OF THE DOCUMENT.


(True or False) - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: A Notary Public notes PROTESTS and ____________ ? - ANSWER-takes

acknowledgments of documents




QUESTION: Each notary shall, upon ANY CHANGES in the notary's office, occupation, residence,

or employment, report the same in writing to the Attorney General within ______ days of the

change. - ANSWER-30




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